Premier Event Space in the Heart of Charming Downtown Davis Voted Best Venue to Hold an Event in Yolo County the Last 5 Years The Lodge offers everything you need to host a successful special event. Two large banquet halls can accommodate several hundred people and are well-appointed for anything from corporate training meetings to wedding receptions. Beautiful facilities, well-trained and personable staff, and great amenities, including a fully-certified commercial kitchen, complete audio/video system, in-house catering department, and two full bars, make planning easy. We are proud to be a University of California, Davis approved caterer. Best of all, competitive pricing makes The Lodge the perfect choice for your next event!
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2020 Readers’ Choice Winners Best Automotive Services Best Auto Body Shop .........................6 Best Auto Repair Shop .......................6 Best Brake Shop ...............................8 Best Car Dealership...........................8 Best Car Wash .................................67 Best Oil Change.................................8 Best Smog Shop .............................67 Best Tire Store ...................................8 Best Education Best Preschool/Nursery School .......10 Best Private School .........................10 Best Tutoring Center .........................11 Best Entertainment Best Community Event.....................11 Best Event Venue .............................12 Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner .11 Best Food and Drink Best Bakery ....................................14 Best Bar ..........................................67 Best Breakfast.................................67 Best Brewery ...................................67 Best Burger .....................................67 Best Burrito .....................................14 Best Chinese Food ..........................16 Best Dessert ...................................14 Best Grocery Store ..........................16 Best Health Food/Organic Store ......18 Best Ice Cream ................................20 Best Indian Food .............................20 Best Italian Food .............................67 Best Japanese Food ........................22 Best Mexican Food ..........................22 Best Outdoor Dining ........................67 Best Pizza .......................................67 Best Restaurant in Davis ..................67 Best Restaurant in Winters ...............67 Best Restaurant in Woodland ...........67 Best Romantic Dining ......................24 Best Salad ......................................18 Best Sandwich ................................24 Best Seafood ..................................22 Best Steak ......................................67 Best Sushi ......................................22 Best Thai Food.................................26 Best Vegetarian Food .......................26 Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits ......16 Best Winery.....................................28 Best Frozen Yogurt ...........................28
Best Health, Wellness and Beauty Best Barber .....................................30 Best Chiropractor ............................30 Best Dance Studio ..........................32 Best Dental Practice ........................32 Best Dermatology/Cosmetic Surgery 34 Best Doctor .....................................37 Best Eye-Care Doctor .......................34 Best Facial ......................................67 Best Golf Course .............................36 Best Hair Salon ...............................67 Best Health Club .............................36 Best Hearing Aid Service..................40 Best Hospital ..................................37 Best Martial Arts ..............................67 Best Massage .................................67 Best Nail Salon ...............................68 Best Physical Therapy ......................38 Best Pilates Studio ..........................38 Best Spa .........................................67 Best Tattoo/Piercing ........................68 Best Waxing/Hair Removal ...............68 Best Yoga Studio .............................36 Best Home Services Best Apartment Community .............42 Best Carpet Cleaning .......................42 Best Carpet & Flooring Store ............43 Best Garden Supply ........................40 Best Glass Replacement..................55 Best Heating & Air Company ............44 Best Interior Design .........................44 Best Landscape Design ...................46 Best Laundromat.............................68 Best Major Appliance Store..............46 Best Mattress Store .........................68 Best Nursery ...................................48 5.
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A-1 Body Shop Best Auto Body Shop
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Enterprise staff Crushed headlights and dented doors are a story of the past for customers of A-1 Body Shop, Davis’ top auto body shop as voted by Davis Enterprise readers. This year marks 53 years in Davis for this family-owned auto body shop. Owner Brian Cross took over the shop from his father in 1990, making a livelihood out of caring for his customers and their cars. “We take pride in our work.
A-1 Body Shop 215 I St., Davis 530-756-6929 Second — G&R Automotive & Collision Center Third — Caliber Collision (formerly Cooks Collision)
... Our goal is to make things right and do things right by our customers,” Cross said. “Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of the business, with regulars coming back for repairs whenever they are in need and passing along good reviews of the store by word of mouth. “I really appreciate our customers and their sincere loyalty,” Cross said.
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The A-1 Body Shop staff appreciate their local customers. From left are Bill Birdwell, Cameron Young, Raul DeLaCruz, Marcus DeLaCruz, Brian Cross and Dee Cross. Raul DeLaCruz, far left, buffs a customer’s car.
Center City Automotive Best Auto Repair Shop Enterprise staff Doug Hatton has been in the automotive profession since the age of 16 when he began working with his father, Pete Hatton, at the elder Hatton’s Ford dealership at the corner of Fifth and G streets in downtown Davis. He worked just about every job possible there and was particularly drawn to the service department. So when Pete Hatton retired in 1982, his son decided to keep the service department open under a new name: Center City Automotive. The rest is history. Center City Automotive moved in 1997 from that corner downtown to its current location on Madson Place but much else remained the same. “Our employees have a
combined total of more than 220 years of expertise in working in the automotive repair industry and all but one was raised (here) and went to Davis school,” the company says. The business prides itself on providing the best in automotive repair and customer service and appreciates the business it receives in return. “We’re very grateful for the trust that our customers have placed in us and have continued to place in us with their continued patronage over the years,” the Hattons say. “We enjoy the interaction with our customers and have many customers that are the third generation of their families to be bringing their vehicles to us. It’s been amazing to be a part of their lives and we consider them, and they consider us, family.”
Center City Automotive 300 Madson Pl., Davis 530-753-3371 Best Auto Repair Shop Second — Hoffmann Automotive Third — Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear
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Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear Best Brake Shop, Oil Change, Tire Store
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Enterprise staff Whether you need a fresh set of tires to burn rubber or just a routine oil change, Vander Hamm Tire Center, 2222 Fifth St., is prepared to cover all of your tire and auto repair needs. Three generations have led this local business since they opened up the shop in 1974, said owner Danny Falk, the grandson of the tire center’s founder, Chuck Vander Hamm. Although Chuck died in 2000, Danny and his father continue to run the tire center to this day. “Thank you for your continued support through all of these years,” Falk said, remarking on how this year marks the business’ 16th year as a Readers’ Choice winner.
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Best Brake Shop Second — Bernard’s Tire, Brake and Alignment Third — Center City Best Oil Change Second — Davisville Express Lube Third — Spee Dee Oil Change & Auto Service Best Tire Store Second — Bernard’s Tire Brake and Alignment Third — Davis Tire Pros
Zack Falk examines a vehicle’s brakes at his family’s Vander Hamm Tire Center.
Shottenkirk Honda of Davis Best Car Dealership BY BOB SCHULTZ
Special to The Enterprise When Doug Malinoff, owner of University Honda, decided to retire and pass the dealership to Greg Shottenkirk, he announced, “After careful thought and consideration, the time has come to pass the dealership on to a new family.” That choice of words acknowledges why University Honda won this award 18 times in a row and Shottenkirk has continued that family tradition by winning Best of Yolo in its first two years. The sense of family means that many of the faces you’ll see in service, in sales, and in the office are faces you saw back in the University Honda days. As a previous general manager said when Shottenkirk won the 2019 Best of Yolo, “The same employees
Shottenkirk Honda of Davis 4343 Chiles Rd., Davis 530-250-3295 shottenkirkdavishonda.com Best Car Dealership Second — Hanlees Davis Toyota are here and we hope will be here in 10, 15, or 20 years. They are the ones who really won the award.” The current general manager, Robert Knowles, said they stay on top because they have a great product to sell, they care about their customers, they provide excellent service and they think of each sale they make as the beginning of the next sale because they do what it takes to
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nurture repeat customers. Although Shottenkirk Automotive Group is based in West Burlington, Iowa, Shottenkirk feels very much at home in Davis. Knowles is
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Davis Parent Nursery School Best Preschool/Nursery School
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Enterprise staff Davis Parent Nursery School has served generations of families in the Davis area dating back to its founding in 1949. Even now some students at the nonprofit, parent-participation cooperative nursery school are the children and grandchildren of former students. DPNS has two campuses in Davis — one on West Eighth Street and the other on Danbury Street adjacent to Montgomery Elementary School. The programs offered include two-, three- and five-day sessions as well as playgroups, summer camps and afterschool extended day. “Our program is play-based and allows children to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally through firsthand experiences,” the school says. “Children can learn to
Davis Parent Nursery School 426 W. Eighth St., Davis 530-757-5377 1447 Danbury St., Davis 530-757-5375 davisparentnursery school.com Best Preschool / Nursery School Second — Peregrine School Third — University Covenant make social contacts in groups — small and large, supervised and informal. Parents participate alongside our professional teaching staff to support the day-to-day activities of the school, which not only enriches the environment for our students, but also
connects parents with each other and encourages community support as well as learning opportunities for the parents themselves.” That parent participation means DPNS has an unusually high classroom ratio of adults to students (one to four) and helps keep DPNS tuition low. Moreover, DPNS offers a range of parent education opportunities, both on-site with professional teachers and through a variety of guest speakers and workshops scheduled throughout the school year. The nursery school takes its play-based learning philosophy very seriously and notes that philosophy is facilitated “by having great classrooms and resources and, especially, by having two amazingly fun playgrounds.”
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Davis Parent Nursery School students Davis Rebecca Dabel, from left, Gus Kouba and Chance Peters enjoy the school’s playground.
Grace Valley Christian Academy Best Private School Special to The Enterprise Founded in 1998, Grace Valley Christian Academy is celebrating its 22nd year in the community, providing an excellent and affordable private school education. Grace Valley is also pleased to announce it has been voted the best private school in Yolo County for the ninth year in a row in the Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice survey. “We are honored that the community has recognized us as the best local private school nine years in a row,” said Principal Sharon Broderick. “Grace Valley is a unique school that emphasizes both Christian character development and high academic standards. We offer each of our students a rich education and we are committed to their spiritual and intellectual development.” Grace Valley’s K-8 program
Grace Valley Christian Academy 27173 County Rd. 98, Davis 530-758-6590 gracevalley.org/gvca Best Private School Second — St. James School Third — Davis Waldorf School offers a comprehensive curriculum, which includes classic literature, history from a Christian worldview, a sequential writing program, hands-on science, and challenging math courses at all grade levels. Grace Valley high school students take advanced high school courses while also fulfilling almost all UC
Grace Valley Christian Academy fourth grade students Elizabeth Youtsey and Risata Shreve engage in a lamb-heart dissection lab with their science teacher, Alyssa Kesling. COURTESY PHOTO
lower-level general education requirements through community college classes. This accelerated program allows students to graduate from high school one year early, having already
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completed a year of college. Grace Valley’s high staff-tostudent ratio helps students advance academically and prepares them for rigorous upperlevel university coursework. Alumni have excelled in a vari-
ety of fields, including medicine, law, engineering, education, and business, with many returning to work locally here in Davis. Visit www.gracevalley.org/ gvca for more information.
Academic Improvement Center Best Tutoring Service Enterprise staff
Academic Improvement Center 736 G St., Davis 530-753-0504 academicimprovement center.com Best Tutoring Center Second — Mathnasium of Davis Third — Kumon Math and Reading Center of Davis her class, but then both Mike and Terri had second thoughts about the lifestyle being a doctor would demand. Mike’s tutoring business was booming, so Terri joined in 1999 and they’ve been working
Terri and Mike Leonard get top marks for their Academic Improvement Center tutoring service.
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For the sixth year in a row, the Academic Improvement Center, a.k.a. “Mike and Terri’s,” got top marks from Davis Enterprise readers for Best Tutoring. Mike Leonard, Ph.D., and Terri Leonard, M.D., — who originally met each other in the teacher credential program at UC Berkeley — arrived in Davis in 1994, after Mike left his job as a geophysicist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and Terri left law school at UC Berkeley to attend medical school at UC Davis. Mike was working in geophysical consulting in the Sacramento area and originally opened the tutoring business as a part-time job in 1997 while Terri was finishing her last two years of medical school. Terri graduated at the top of
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together ever since. “The focus of our business is to provide a wide range of support to a wide range of students,” Mike Leonard reports, “whether it be academic instruction, educational motivation, setting and achieving goals or college planning. We
work hard to develop longterm mentoring relationships with all of our students, and many of our students go on to attend the top-ranked universities in the nation.” The longest-operating original-owner tutoring center in Yolo County, Academic
Improvement Center offers tutoring in multiple subjects, so families don’t need to employ multiple tutors. When not busy with students in their office, Mike and Terri are busy homeschooling their six children on their ranch in the Capay Valley.
Davis Farmers Market Best Community Event, Best Place to take an Out-of-Towner Enterprise staff
Davis Farmers Market 301 C St., Davis davisfarmersmarket.org 530-756-1695 Best Community Event Second — UC Davis Picnic Day Third — Celebrate Davis! Best Place to take an Out-of-Towner Second — UCD Arboretum Third — Downtown Davis
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Everything sold in the market is either grown by or made by the seller. More than 70 percent of vendors come from a one-hour radius of Davis.
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Since 1976, the Davis Farmers Market has been a community gathering place for farm-fresh, feel-good food and family-friendly fun. No wonder it’s routinely named Yolo County’s “Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner” and “Best Community Event.” The market, at 301 C St. in Central Park, draws locals and tourists alike. It’s a model for the more than 700 farmers markets in California and more than 7,000 across the country. Today, it serves 7,000 to 10,000 people a week. Market hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons (3 to 6 p.m. in fall and winter, and 4:30 p.m. to sunset in spring and summer). Open year-round, rain or shine, the market offers an array of fruits and vegetables,
The Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall Best Event Venue
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Enterprise staff Davis’ best event venue has actually been around for longer than the city itself! The Davis Odd Fellows organization was established in 1870, and the city was chartered in 1917. It specializes in business meetings, presentations, banquets, weddings, celebrations of life, family reunions, birthday parties and more. Since 1953, the Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. has operated as a nonprofit, and all proceeds are invested back in to the Davis community. Over the past two decades, the Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall has been completely remodeled and now houses a full-service event venue, with in-house catering, bar service, event staff and all necessary amenities. The Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall has a professionally trained pastry chef on staff who creates unique
Odd Fellow’s Hall 415 Second St., Davis 530-758-4940 rentdavislodge.com Second — Mondavi Center Third — Park Winters and high-quality desserts along with more traditional catering services. “Thank you to the community for voting Davis Odd Fellows Hall the Best event venue for the sixth year in a row!” said Allison Vickrey, operations manager. “We love being able to give back to the community!” For more information, visit www. rentdavislodge.com, call 530-758-4940 or email davislodge@sbcglobal.net.
The Rita Hosking Trio — from left, Sean Feder, Bill Dakin and Rita Hosking — is seen performing at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall before this local trio went on to national fame. COURTESY PHOTO
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Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café Best Bakery, Best Dessert
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Enterprise staff Local lovers of pastries celebrated when Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café opened in 1990. The Viennese-style café quickly became a popular local destination. Located at 2710 Fifth St., owners Albert and Gloria Kutternig invite customers to enjoy indoor and patio dining, with ample parking on the property. Albert Kutternig, a native of Austria, and Gloria Kutternig, a native of the Philippines, met in Caracas, Venezuela, when Gloria was the principal dancer for the renowned Ballet Nuevo Mundo de Caracas and Albert was chef pattisier at the Caracas Hilton. Married in Vienna in 1986, they emigrated to the U.S. in 1990. Konditorei was born at 901 Third St. in downtown Davis before they built and opened
Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café 2710 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-1331 konditoreidavis.com 2710 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-1331 konditoreidavis.com Best Bakery Second — The Upper Crust Baking Co. Third — Village Bakery Best Dessert Second — Nugget Markets Third — YoloBerry Yogurt the current location on Fifth Street. The Kutternigs especially
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Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café owners Albert and Gloria Kutternig. recommend their best-selling Gloria Mousse Cake, a chocolate layer cake with three kinds of chocolate mousse, which was created by Albert Kutternig in 1986 when he worked at the Hotel Intercontinental in Vienna. Kutternig has a master’s
degree in sugar baking, which he completed in Vienna in 1981. Born to a family of master baker bakers in Klagenfurt, he was further trained in Vienna by master pastry chef Karl Schuhmacher. He has worked as a master pastry chef for the
Hilton International and the Intercontinental Vienna, as well as a guest culinary chef patissier in Caracas, Spain, Belgium, Athens, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café offers an authentic Austrian konditorei, which ordinarily one could find only in Europe. Everything is made on the premises: cakes, croissants and Danishes, as well as seasonal gelato, all crafted by hand and scratch to a very high standard, with help from assistant pastry bakers Eva Blair & Anh Nguyen. “To our loyal followers and customers of the last 30 years,” Gloria Kutternig said, “our heartfelt gratitude for supporting our business. Thank you for believing in us and for sharing the same values we hold dear in our hearts.”
Dos Coyotes Border Café Best Burrito Enterprise staff Dos Coyotes is the result of two major inspirations: Bobby Coyote’s love of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and his childhood in Los Angeles. He grew up in a quiet corner of West L.A., eating some of the best, most authentic Mexican food you can imagine. And as soon as he was old enough, he started making his own. As Bobby’s sister was working on her Ph.D. at UC Davis, Bobby realized that Davis was the perfect place to open his first restaurant — in the Marketplace on Cowell Boulevard in 1991. In the 20-plus years since opening that first restaurant, Dos Coyotes has grown, but the core principles haven’t changed — delicious food, engaging atmosphere, exceptional
value. That’s why Bobby started Dos Coyotes and why he goes to work today. He loves watching people walk through the door, enjoy their food and appreciate what they have to offer. Dos Coyotes is also an important part of the community, raising money for so many groups, clubs, teams and organizations in Davis, including UCD fraternities and sororities, Davis school clubs, school bands, scout troops, firefighters, police, and military support organizations, including the Yolo County Short Term Emergency Aid Committee, Davis Community Meals, Davis Food Co-op Souper Bowl, and Pence Gallery. For more information about Dos Coyotes, visit www.doscoyotes.com.
Dos Coyotes Border Café 1411 W Covell Blvd., Davis 530-753-0922 2191 Cowell Blvd., Davis 530-758-1400 www.doscoyotes.com Best Burrito Second — Taqueria Guadalajara Third — Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Wok of Flame Best Chinese Restaurant BY BOB SCHULTZ
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Special to The Enterprise If you’re one of the many diners who voted Wok of Flame to win its fourth consecutive Best Chinese Food award, you’re probably surprised to hear that the restaurant changed ownership six months ago. New owners Vivien Zheng and her brother Jay Lin had previously owned a Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area. They came to Davis looking for a thriving Chinese restaurant to continue successfully rather than one in need of changes. Although Vivien’s first language is Mandarin, while some of the chefs speak Cantonese, communication is seen as a key reason Wok of Flame is so successful. The two general managers, Richana Phim and Daniel
Wok of Flame Chinese Restaurant 417 Mace Blvd., Ste. H, Davis 530-753-0888 Best Chinese Restaurant Second — Four Seasons Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Third — Hunan Bar & Restaurant Correo, who have both been here about six years, train their wait staff to be great listeners so that diners receive exactly what they ordered
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Wok of Flame General Manager Richana Phimand and co-owner Vivien Zheng strive to serve the county’s best Chinese food.
from a deep menu with over 50 options and even more combinations. The chefs know the menu well and strive to be sure that an entrée ordered today will taste just like that food tasted two weeks ago. They get shipments of local farm vegetables three to four times a week to diminish the time from farm to chopsticks. Some fans come for the best American style Chinese Food, but the chefs prepare traditional Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan and vegetarian options to match every palate. Favorite dishes include pork chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, general chicken, cream cheese wontons, egg rolls and, surprisingly, Gunther’s Ice Cream. They do a busy take-out business and offer UCD students a 10-percent discount.
Nugget Markets Best Grocery Store, Best Customer Service, Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits Special to The Enterprise Yolo County born and bred, Nugget Markets takes the cake for this year’s Best Grocery Store, Best Customer Service and Best Place to Buy Wine and Spirits. Serving Davis with two locations, Nugget Markets is best known for its extraordinary quality, service and selection of organic and local produce, premium meat and seafood, and chef-prepared entrées, sides and sandwiches. Nugget Markets also offers a wide variety of domestic and imported wines and cheeses, homemade sweets and treats from their bakery, healthy living essentials and much more. Founded in 1926 by father and son team, Will and Mack Stille, this 94-year-old market is still family owned and going strong with fourth-generation
Nugget Markets Serving Davis with two locations, Nugget Markets is best known for its extraordinary quality, service and selection of organic and local produce, premium meat and seafood, and chef-prepared entrées, sides and sandwiches. COURTESY PHOTO
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Enterprise staff A fixture on G Street for more than 40 years, the Davis Food Co-op has been voted once again as the best Health Food/Organic Store by Davis Enterprise readers. “We feel overjoyed that folks continue to enjoy what we have to offer at the Co-op,” said Johanna Abasto, marketing manager. “Our humble origins seem a distant memory now, we’ve improved much since we started in the living room of one of our founders back in 1972, and we can’t believe how far we have come since.” Now the Co-op is a full-service grocery cooperative owned and operated by more than 10,000 households. It includes a salad bar with 100-percent organic produce and the hot bar has new vegan options, a testament to its ability to improve and keep its commitment to sustainability. The staff commits daily to offering amazing customer service to all that walk through our doors, and they stock their shelves with
Davis Food Co-op 620 G St., Davis 530-758-2667 davisfood.coop Best Health Food / Organic Store Second — Nugget Markets Third — Trader Joe’s healthful foods of the highest quality. “We are proud of the space that we have created for our community to gather, where all are welcome and anyone can become an owner of our store,” Abasto said. “As a co-op, everything that we do is in service to our community and because of this we endeavor to make ownership in our store affordable, meaningful, and something of high value to those that choose it. Those who become owners get to directly influence the future of the co-op through our democratic voting process.” They don’t merely believe in
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Members of the Davis Food Co-op staff include (standing, from left): Ben Parker, James Pavlicheck, Weslie McRoberts, Chase Brunson, Michel Henley, Prasanna Regmi, Esteban Corrales, Eric Yuke, Alejandro Arroyos and Edward Diggs; (front) Madison Suoja, Angelo Esquivel, Chase Brunson , Lacy Baker, Johanna Abasto, Vince Ortiz and Mike Haggerty. sustainability; they act constantly to achieve their vision of a more sustainable future. “We commit everyday in our operations to supporting the cultivation of sustainable food systems, making efforts
towards going zero waste, and alleviating the carbon footprint of our store and shoppers. Some of the things we are currently doing to achieve this vision are transitioning to 100 percent compostable
containers in our Grab & Go section as well as our recent formation of a Green Team to educate our staff to act in sustainable ways.” It’s not just the sustainability efforts that have improved, the team has elevated the look of the store as well. “We’ve made strides since our remodel, and will continue to improve the front of our store and our outside patio area.” The Co-op doesn’t just provide healthy foods for the community but the members feel a responsibility to educate folks on how to use them as well. They offer affordable cooking classes in the Teaching Kitchen as well as free workshops and demos on the patio. A new program called Cooking with the Community is free for those in need and teaches attendees on how to make the best out of foods available to those on a budget. “We want to thank everyone who voted for us the best Heath / Organic Food in town for 12 years in a row!” Abasto said.
JACKS Urban Eats Best Salad Enterprise staff Sometimes, you just gotta get down with a big salad. For readers of The Davis Enterprise, their go-to source is JACKS Urban Eats at The Marketplace. A fixture in Davis since 2013, JACKS touts itself as an innovator in California’s farm-to-table movement, earning a cult-like following as it serves “farm fresh, affordable meals in an eclectic, laid back atmosphere,” say owners Jeremy Goebel, district manager, Bobby Coyote and Anthony Babcock. “The friendly, talented staff crafts salads that feature seasonal vegetables and house-
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Best Salad Second — Dos Coyotes Border Cafe Third — Café Bernardo made dressings,” they say. And there’s more: “Inventive sandwiches are made to order with certified Angus beef, fresh poultry and local artisan breads. Signature
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JACKS’ prep team, which jump starts at 6 a.m. each day to prepare the fresh salad toppings and create dressings by scratch for “all those great
salads you love.” “Wow Davis!! Thank you for voting us Best Salad!” the owners said. “The team greatly appreciates the recognition.”
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Enterprise staff Friends of Joe and Jen Schmidt, Dave and Stephanie Robert, started Davis Creamery in 2007. Business partners in cupcakes and cookies ultimately led to the renaming of the business as Jake’s Desserts. However, the Roberts ultimately brought back the Davis Creamery names in 2016. The Schmidt family were excited about carrying on the tradition of Davis-made frozen treats and purchased the business from the Roberts later that year. Over the past four years, the sweet shoppe has expanded its offerings to include gourmet candied apples, french macarons, chocolates (including vegan) and other candy. Changes to the frozen fare include coconut milkbased vegan flavors and,
Davis Creamery 113 E St., Davis 530-564-4315 www.originaldavis creamery.com Best Ice Cream Second — Baskin-Robbins Third — The Good Scoop where possible, locally sourced fruit and honey. Examples include PURE honey (Winters), figs from Park Winters (Winters), lavender from Araceli Farms (Dixon) and plums, apricots and peaches from Black Bicycle Farm (Davis). “Many are surprised that we make 100% of our frozen treats in the back of the store,” Joe says. “Though it ranges based on demand, we usually
make our ice creams and sorbets at least three times per week!” So the scoops are always fresh. Another very unique feature is the annual “Bracketology,” a customer-idea competition each spring. Customers submit flavor ideas in late February to early March in the store. Jen and Joe then select 16 that they haven’t previously made, that are unique and feasible to make. They are placed in a bracket in a single-elimination tournament with customers coming into the store to place votes for their most preferred of the two that are head-tohead at that time. The tournament continues until there is a champion. The party that provided the winning idea wins a $50 gift card and forever
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The Davis Creamery staff serves Yolo’s Best Ice Cream — from left, Joe Schmidt, Carson Schmidt, Brady Schmidt, Makena Wahl and Jen Schmidt. has bragging rights as a “Bracketology” winner! The store has won previous “Readers’ Choice” awards, as well as The California Aggie’s “Best Dessert” and been featured in Davis’ version of
“DineOut Along the Road” (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7oW4zUs1fYE). Joe and Jen’s daughter Makena works at the Creamery. Someday, their boys Carson and Brady will, too.
Kathmandu Kitchen Best Indian Food BY BOB SCHULTZ
Special to The Enterprise Kathmandu Kitchen was 2 years old in 2008 when Sukhjeevan Singh took over ownership of the restaurant. Sukhjeevan’s longtime friend from San Francisco, Pavitter Singh, joined the business in 2010. By 2011 the two had become co-owners and Kathmandu Kitchen had started a string of 10 years in a row of being selected as Best Indian Food in Yolo County. Each partner has a specialty within the business. Sukhjeevan oversees the kitchen to maintain the quality and authenticity of the Northern Indian, Nepali, and Himalayan dishes that are served. The food is traditionally spicy, but milder versions are available for many dishes. Pavitter is the on-the-floor host and customer service
Kathmandu Kitchen 234 G St., Davis 530-756-3507 kathmandukitchen davis.com Best Indian Food Second — Preethi India Cuisine Third — Yeti Restaurant specialist making sure the customers feel welcome and well attended to while they dine. Kathmandu has a large dinner menu and has expanded their lunch menu with a wide array of options including seafood, vegetarian and vegan choices. Kathmandu fully embraces the
Sukhjeevan Singh, left, Rachael Patterson and Pavitter Singh, welcome you to Kathmandu Kitchen at 235 G St. in Davis. COURTESY PHOTO
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Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar Best Japanese Food, Best Seafood, Best Sushi
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Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar has been voted “Best Japanese Food,” “Best Seafood” and “Best Sushi.” It recently moved to its larger location, Suite 19, taking over the former Gap space, and part of the Gap Kids area. It had a smaller space on the other side of the building. Davis Commons is at 500 First St. in Davis.
Taqueria Guadalajara Best Mexican Food Enterprise staff Taqueria Guadalajara started with a small restaurant in Woodland in 1991. Davis students and residents, making the trek to Woodland for authentic tacos and burritos, suggested that owner Rigo Hernandez open a location in Davis. He listened, and it was so successful that there are now two locations in Davis. Taqueria Guadalajara specializes in quality, freshness and execution of homestyle authentic Mexican cuisine. Since 1999, Davis customers have just kept coming; the taqueria serves an average of 500 burritos a day.
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Taqueria Guadalajara specializes in quality and freshness. COURTESY PHOTO
“Thank you to all of our voters!” Hernandez said. “Your
support means everything to us. Taqueria Guadalajara is
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honored to win the award for Best Mexican Food.”
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The Mustard Seed Best Romantic Dining
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Enterprise staff Located at 222 D Street in downtown Davis, the Mustard Seed has been a local fixture for almost three decades. With a focus of providing exquisite dining, the Mustard Seed’s chefs boast over 50 years of combined experience. The restaurant prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients, serving dishes with a uniquely Californian style. The Mustard Seed also offers pleasant indoor and outdoor dining. “Our newly remodeled patio and home style dining rooms are the perfect spot to celebrate that special occasion, business meeting or just a fine meal,” said Kim Reiss, who took over ownership in 2019. The restaurant recently extended its lunch and brunch ours to seven days a
The Mustard Seed 222 D St., Ste. 11, Davis 530-758-5750 www.mustardseed ofdavis.com Best Romantic Dining Second — Osteria Fasulo Third — Seasons week. Later this year, it plans to open its dinner service to seven days a week as well. “We are so proud to be the new owners of the Mustard Seed,” Reiss said. “Our Guests have been so warm and welcoming to us. We hope and strive to return the warmth and welcoming. “Thank you Yolo County for welcoming us into our new home.”
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“Our newly remodeled patio and home style dining rooms are the perfect spot to celebrate that special occasion, business meeting or just a fine meal,” said Kim Reiss, owner.
Zia’s Delicatessen Best Sandwich Enterprise staff Anne Marie and Kevin Crilly opened Zia’s Delicatessen in Davis in 1995, after relocating to Davis from the Bay Area. The San Francisco natives missed their neighborhood deli. Anne Marie’s father and grandfather both had their own butcher shops in San Francisco. Anne Marie was accustomed to being behind a meat counter where you might say she grew up. The Crilly children also have grown up behind the meat and cheese counter at Zia’s. They, too, learned the delicatessen business and two of them now manage the Zia’s Sacramento location. Both locations cater, so your next business meeting or family party needs can be stress-free. Kevin and Anne Marie know there are many shops
Zia’s Delicatessen 616 Third St., Davis 530-750-7870 ziasdeli.com Best Sandwich Second — Nugget Markets Deli Third — Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop that specialize in sandwiches in Davis and they want to say, “Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us Best Sandwich. Without you, it would not be possible, especially now as we celebrate our 25th year.”
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Zia’s Delicatessen owners Anne Marie and Kevin Crilly know how to make a sandwich.
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Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Best Thai Restaurant BY BOB SCHULTZ
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Special to The Enterprise Sophia Patterson and her husband Guido started out running the kitchen at the Paragon Grill where Froggy’s now stands. They moved to the current location and opened as Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis’ first Thai restaurant, in 1996. In 1999, Sophia partnered with Gordon Langstaff and Kevin Wan joined the partnership in 2001, when the business expanded and added a bar. By 2004, Sophia had departed, leaving Gordon and Kevin as the co-owners of her namesake business. When asked what makes Sophia’s unique now that there are several local Thai restaurants, Wan cites the “unique inner courtyard location, plentiful outdoor seating, and separated bar giving
When asked what makes Sophia’s unique now that there are several local Thai restaurants, Kevin Wan cites the “unique inner courtyard location, plentiful outdoor seating, and separated bar giving us a charming setting.” COURTESY PHOTO
us a charming setting.” The live music is another draw. A change of eating habits has meant Sophia’s does more takeout and delivery, partnering with DoorDash to meet their customers’ needs.
Wan recently stepped down after 10 years on the Davis Downtown Board. The owners also contribute to the community through fundraisers for different UCD programs, donations to school
auctions and sports organizations and support for the SPCA. They are especially proud to donate to UCD graduate school programs and to the law school. Wan and Langstaff also
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St., Davis 530-758-4333 sophiasthaikitchen.com Best Thai Restaurant Second — Thai Canteen Third — Thai Nakorn Restaurant want to say, “We sincerely thank the Davis community for all their continued support. We are celebrating 25 years in October, which is a tremendous run in a challenging and competitive industry. None of it would be possible without our loyal customers who keep coming even as we continue to evolve to keep up with the times.”
ChickPeas Best Vegetarian Food Enterprise staff ChickPeas Kitchen began as an owner-operated business. Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Mike and Valerie Bennamer spent years trying to find authentic falafel, shawarma and good hummus. Unable to find a place with truly fresh, authentic Mediterranean food, they decided to open their own restaurant — and Chickpeas Kitchen was born! Chickpeas serves dishes made from scratch using family recipes passed down through generations. The menu is earth conscious too, offering lots of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. In 2017, ChickPeas Kitchen started expanding when DeKristie Adams joined the team. Now there is a store in Woodland and in Fairfield. ChickPeas acquired a food
ChickPeas Kitchen 640 West Covell Blvd., Davis 530-753-3729 www.gochickpeas.com Best Vegetarian Food Second — Davis Food Co-op Third —Three Ladies Cafe truck in 2018, and also caters large events ranging from drop-off to full service menus and is an UC Davis approved vendor. And, saving the best for last, just added gyros and shawarma fries to the menu. ChickPeas Kitchen caters large events and is able to prepare falafel on site! Most falafel is made using gluten to help hold all ingredients together, but ChickPeas has developed a method without
ChickPeas staff members Guy Giordanengo and Lucy Gonzales produce the Best Vegetarian Food according to the 2020 Readers’ Choice Survey. COURTESY PHOTO
any additives, thus making it gluten-free! ChickPeas just got their franchise license and expanded the store in Woodland to build a commercial
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kitchen capable of handling the expansion.The first ChickPeas Kitchen franchise is likely to be in Marin County. Adams handles most of the large catering orders. Please
contact her at gochickpeas@ gmail.com. “Thank you for making us the No. 1 choice for vegetarian options in Davis!” Adams says.
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The Turkovich family are farmers in this county starting three generations ago. Chris and Luciana Turkovich are the owners, with Luci as the master winemaker and Chris as the vineyard manager, farmer and CEO. “What really makes us different is
our staff. We make a point to train well and look for good employees that have a great personality and treat everyone with respect,” said Turkovich spokeswoman Tracy Rios. Rios said the family appreciates “all of our wonderful customers for making Turkovich one of your go-to
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Turkovich Family Wines 304 Railroad Ave., Winters 530-795-3842 turkovichwines.com Best Winery Second — Berryessa Gap Third — Matchbook Wine Company wineries. We try very hard to remember all of you by name and sincerely appreciate you helping us grow.” “Our family is honored to be the local, sustainable winery for Yolo County. Thank you, to all the of the customers who voted for us, this motivates us every day to constantly improve. We want to thank our staff for working so hard to help us share out wine with all of you,” said Chris Turkovich.
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YoloBerry Yogurt Best Frozen Yogurt Special to The Enterprise Where can you find a yogurt place with 101 topping options? YoloBerry Yogurt, of course! Davis’ best yogurt can be found at YoloBerry, 316 C St., in a historic 1929 home across from Central Park. “The fact that this was once a home — an old one at that — provided the ideal atmosphere when I started YoloBerry,” owner Lee Pflugrath said. “We provide an upbeat atmosphere where customers can gather on the front lawn, sit on chairs or benches outside or remain inside. We also provide excellent customer service and teach our employees the importance of friendly, efficient service.” Something not many people know about the business is that Pflugrath’s father, Jack, gave the yogurt shop its name. “Retired from UCD, my dad loves to do maintenance at
YoloBerry Yogurt 316 C St., Davis 530-231-5697 yoloberryyogurt.com Best Frozen Yogurt Second — Cultivé Frozen Yogurt Third — Big Kahuna Frozen Yogurt YoloBerry. He accepts no compensation but gets all the fro-yo he can eat,” the younger Pflugrath said. YoloBerry is known for its unique frozen yogurt creations, which get posted to the business’ social media accounts daily. In fact, it’s such an icon in the community that Pflugrath said graduating UCD students often bring their families to take photos in front of the business.
“We are very proud of our relationships with Davis and the surrounding area as well as the UCD community. Many thanks to all who voted us best yogurt in the Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice for 2020. “This is our 11th year as winner, and we truly appreciate your loyalty. You are the reason we love what we do and love interacting with our customers,” Pflugrath said. For more information, email yoloberry@gmail.com or call 530-231-5697.
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Enterprise staff Originally opened in 1986, current owner Sukh Banwait bought Razor’s Edge Barber Shop in 2002. Readers have voted Razor’s Edge the Best Barber Shop in town for six years running. After running the shop by himself for more than a decade, Banwait hired a new barber, Juan Ramirez, in 2019. Ramirez had been a longtime client who finished barber school last year before joining Razor’s Edge in July 2019. Banwait has kept his shop on the cutting edge of barbering, keeping up with new trends that have taken off in the last two or three years. “I know for a fact I have been more challenged the
Razor’s Edge 130 G St., Ste. B, Davis 530-574-9012 Best Barber Second — Olive Drive Barber Shop Third — Davis Barber Shop last few years more than I was the first 10 years of my career,” Banwait said. “Obviously the internet has been a major player in haircut styles. I can imagine the words “Haircut Styles” is quite the hot topic on Google when clients are waiting for their turn in the shop.” He said his objective for the business is to take the traditional barber shop setting into the future.
Sukh Banwait, owner, and Juan Ramirez have made Razor’s Edge Barber Shop the best in Yolo County. COURTESY PHOTO
Dr. Marian Zingaro, DC Best Chiropractor HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
Enterprise staff Davis Enterprise readers voted Dr. Marian Zingaro, DC, in business since 1991, as the Best Chiropractor for 2020. Zingaro’s goal is to help patients recover, heal and live pain-free. With more than 20 years experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, she uses gentle chiropractic techniques and massage to treat acute and chronic pain, injuries and repetitive stress. Her approach to chiropractic and massage flows from my experience that healing goes hand in hand with relaxation, trust and empathy. “At first, I thought I wanted to be a medical doctor and I started college in a six-year medical program” she said. “After completing my pre-med requirements, I became disillusioned with conventional
In this day of high-tech/low human contact, a patient receives at least an hour of Zingaro’s attention and care in her office at 423 E St.
Dr. Marian Zingaro, DC 423 E St., Davis 530-220-3346 zingarochiropractic.com Best Chiropractor Second — Raneem Stone Third — Dennis T. Vo, DC
Dr. Marian Zingaro, DC medicine and decided to pursue the body-mind connection and studied psychology. I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. Although I worked as a counselor for six years, my interest in medicine was still strong and I was continually reading medical literature.
“At this time I became very good friends with an elderly medical doctor and I saw that even though this doctor wanted to treat patients with nutritional and other more natural methods, she mostly wrote prescriptions for her patients. I was very aware that prescription medicine has side effects and rarely resolves the actual cause of a problem. For this reason, I wanted to choose a way to treat patients
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that did not include prescription medicine and helped the body to stimulate its own healing ability. I then became interested in manual medicine and decided to become a chiropractor.” In this day of high-tech/low human contact, a patient receives at least an hour of Zingaro’s attention and care. “I blend massage and other soft tissue techniques with chiropractic care and I perform all of the work. (Most chiropractors hire other
people to do pieces of the work to be performed.) I am also trained as a counselor and can listen deeply to your physical concerns. Sometimes patients are confused by a diagnosis or medical information. For many years, I have taught anatomy and physiology and know how to make difficult concepts easy to understand. I help my patients understand what is happening. “I greatly enjoyed helping my patients! Thank you so very much for voting for me!”
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Special to The Enterprise “Dancing changes everything … body, brain and being.” That’s the motto of the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, named “Best Dance Studio” for the fourth year in a row. “We believe in the dancer within every person and that movement is an act of life, whether you are a 3-year-old, a dancer in their 90s or somewhere in between,” says Trokanski, who has been teaching dance in Davis since 1984. PTDW moved into its current location in Mace Ranch in 2002 and currently offers everything from ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and hiphop to Pilates, PBT (progressing ballet technique), yoga and belly dancing. In addition, award-winning screenwriter Sterling Anderson is
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Allegra Silberstein is surrounded by other Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop dancers during a rehearsal. teaching acting classes for teens and adults out of the multi-use facility. Classes are available for all ages and levels, with performance opportunities for those who want them, or ongoing training for those who just
like coming to class. Complementing the diverse range of classes that are offered every week, the Dance Workshop also runs weeklong dance and arts camps, and other community outreach events such as hosting several Second
Fridays during the year. A strong faculty of eleven teachers brings a diverse range of training to students. Trokanski herself holds a teaching credential and teaches dance at Davis High School, in addition to running the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre, a non-profit, contemporary dance company, for the past 35 years. Her most recent project was an expansion of Art in 4 Dimensions, originally funded by an arts grant from the city of Davis and now funded by the PTDT. This year’s performance series featured a collaboration of 24 artists in different mediums, creating eight unique works of art through the visual arts, music, poetry, video, and movement. “Thank you to everyone who voted for PTDW,”
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Pl., Davis 530-756-3949 trokanski.com Best Dance Studio Second — Applegate Dance Studio Third — Mirror Image Dance Company Trokanski said. “To all who have danced with us and their families, both past and present ... please know how grateful I am that you took the time to vote! Also, to all of my wonderful teachers and staff who have helped make PTDW what it is for over three decades, my heartfelt thanks!”
James W. Childress, D.D.S. Best Dental Practice Enterprise staff Smiles are in abundance within the office walls of James W. Childress, D.D.S., Inc. For a 18th consecutive year, Childress and his team have been voted best dental practice in Yolo County by Davis Enterprise readers. “We are truly honored to once again be voted best,” a spokesman for the practice said. The business has been at 2067 Anderson Road since 1985, with a major office remodel in 2010. A dedicated core of employees — three of whom have worked for the dental practice for more than 25 years — are considered a big factor in the practice’s success. Childress and his team offer their patients comprehensive treatment, from teeth whitening to dental implants, and
James W. Childress, D.D.S. 2067 Anderson Rd., Davis 530-756-7400 childressdental.com Best Dental Practice Second (tie) — Davis Dental Practice; Howard Shempp, D.D.S. use various advanced dental technologies to assess patient needs.
Yolo County’s Best Dental Practice staff include, back row from left: Danielle, Jonathan, Lori, Debi, Dr. James Childress; front: Kittie, Leah, Renee, Christina, Stacie, Lene, Nhu and Vicki. ROSEMARY HEMENWAY/ENTERPRISE PHOTO
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Enterprise staff Since 2011, Yolo County residents have been entrusting their skin to Dr. Earlyn Noll. A board certified dermatologist, Noll opened Davis Dermatology in Mansion Square in downtown Davis nearly a decade ago, providing cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology services. She was recently joined in the practice by her husband, Dr. Robert Noll, a board certified vascular surgeon, three nurses and a medical aesthetician. “Our mission has always been to provide the best care for our patients,” Noll says. “We strive for amazing results and excellent patient experiences. We are constantly learning and actively seeking out new technology in order to provide the best, most innovative treatment options
Davis Dermatology 132 E St., Ste. 220, Davis 530-756-5758 DavisDermatology.net Best Dermatology / Cosmetic Surgery Second — Sutter Davis Third — Skin Renewal Center for our patients. “Most patients are surprised that we offer so many different services. We offer injectable treatments like Botox and fillers, facials, skin surgeries, an array of laser treatments, body contouring, muscle toning, varicose vein treatments and vaginal rejuvenation.” Davis Dermatology has cared for more than 7,500
patients and been voted Reader’s Choice for best dermatologist for the last nine years. Now the business is expanding into adjoining office space in Mansion Square previously occupied by the Yolo Visitors Bureau. Along with an expanded team comes several new services and products, including varicose vein treatment (Venaseal), Cooltone, Instalift, Vivace and Bellafill. Davis Dermatology also offers free consultations. Visit the office’s website at www.DavisDermatology.net to learn more. “We have assembled the most amazing team to provide the best experience and results for our patients,” Noll said. “Thank you to all of our wonderful patients who entrust us with their skin care and cosmetic dermatology needs.”
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Helmus Optometry Best Eye-Care Doctor Enterprise staff The mission of any great organization is to enrich the lives it touches and build relationships worthy of loyalty. At Helmus Optometry, the “product” is healthy eyes and clear vision. “It’s inherently rewarding work — to prescribe solutions so that our patients can leave our clinic seeing and feeling better,” said Dr. Julie Helmus, optometrist and co-owner along with her mother, Dr. Joann Helmus. “It’s also challenging and detail-oriented. We must continuously focus on staff training.” Drs. Joann and Julie agree: “Right now we have the best team we’ve had in a decade, comprised of 18 employees and six optometrists.” It’s also a diverse staff — from Nicaragua, the Philippines,
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The Helmus Optometry team continue their Readers’ Choice win streak. Romania, Russia, Pakistan, Mexico, Iran, plus a few Aggies and Davis locals. In business since 1986, they are the only optometrists in Davis that offer a myopiacontrol program and
diagnose and treat glaucoma. Every day, the team at Helmus Optometry strives to wow their patients. This philosophy builds employee engagement and commitment. “I tell my team — ‘the
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best way to find happiness at work is to connect meaningfully with the patients, to be of service.’ My role as a business owner is to energize and create a culture that inspires employees to be customer focused. It’s the right thing to do, and it makes for a better business, a better community and a better life,” says Dr. Julie. “Julie is the spirit of the business, her zest and positivity are palpable. She’s taking optometry to a whole new level. After five years in practice, she’s really in her element,” said Dr. Mark Helmus, her father and practice founder. A trunk show on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature a raffle, refreshments, discounts on frames and a huge selection of designer eyewear.
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Wildhorse Golf Club Best Golf Course
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Enterprise staff Situated at 2323 Rockwell Drive in the Wildhorse community is an 18-hole championship golf course, voted the Best Golf Course by Enterprise readers. “The golf business has its ups and downs,” owner Chuck Klein said, “but we always focus on consistency in our product.” Wildhorse aims to provide a top-notch consistent golf course that can be played on by beginners and advanced players throughout the city and region. It also offers lessons, which is a great way to get started playing the game of golf. On top of golf, Wildhorse brings our focus to hosting private events in its full-service restaurant open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Our restaurant that includes a full liquor license is
venue or anything else. “We are known as the No. 1 draining golf course in the valley,” says Klein, “and offer, from what most people say, the best burger in town.” The Klein family has been residents of Davis for more than 25 years and plan to live here much longer. The golf course has been owned and operated by the family since April of 2017. “Thank you, readers, for rating our Wildhorse Golf Club No. 1,” Klein said. “We are honored to serve the city of Davis with a great golf course and event venue. Our team continues every day to improve our public golf course!”
Wildhorse Golf Club 2323 Rockwell Dr., Davis 530-753-4900 www.wildhorsegolfclub.com Best Golf Course Second — El Macero Country Club Third — Davis Golf Course pleased to offer not only lunch, but also a private event venue in the early evening hours,” Klein said. “We are also thrilled to help create fundraising golf tournaments if you run a nonprofit. We have been able to raise some great funds during these fundraisers!” Email charlie@wildhorsegolfclub.com with any questions in regards to the golf,
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FIT House Best Health Club, Best Yoga Studio Enterprise staff Four years ago, owners Blanche McNaughton, Caryn DeMoura, Lisa Herrington and Jen Miramontes opened a state-of-the-art boutique fitness studio in the heart of downtown Davis. In so doing, they created a space that’s home to not only 40
FIT House 302 G St., Davis 530-757-9295 fithousedavis.com Best Health Club Second — Yolo Barre Third — Davis Swim & Fitness Best Yoga Studio Second — Kaya Yoga Third — Akasha Yoga
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instructors, teachers, trainers, managers and FIT hosts but also an amazing community of fitness enthusiasts of all levels. A full service studio, FIT House offers a complete menu of exercise and nutrition programs, including Bootcamp, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, PsycleFIT,
RunFIT, FusionFIT (Barre/ TRX) and Zumba classes as well as personal and small group training — all at one newly renovated location. The newest program, FIT Life, is a holistic approach to food, exercise and weight management in which participants attend fitness classes
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and receive nutritional guidance, group and online support, and individual attention in order to develop positive habits that can last a lifetime. “Our goal is to build healthier lives, while supporting, inspiring and empowering every person who walks through our door,”
McNaughton said. “Deep community happens where people gather, and we want FIT House to be the place where this can happen — whether it’s on a yoga mat, at the barre, on a bike or in a push-up!” Visit FIT House at 302 G St., call 530-757-9295 or connect online at www.fithouse.com.
Sutter Davis Hospital Best Hospital Enterprise staff
Sutter Davis Hospital 2000 Sutter Pl., Davis 530-756-6440 sutterhealth.org/davis Best Hospital Second — Kaiser Permanente Third — Dignity Health Medical Foundation — Woodland the Davis Community Hospital. On its 25th anniversary caring for patients at its current location, the hospital announced expansion plans to meet the evolving needs of the growing community. “We have a proud history of reinvesting into this community to provide access to highquality, personal and affordable care,” said Rachael McKinney, the hospital’s CEO. “Over the past decade, the population of greater Yolo County has increased by
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Sutter Davis Hospital employees are what make it Yolo County’s best. nearly 10 percent, and all indications point toward continued growth. To best care for our patients and communities now and into the future, we concentrated our plan to expand key areas of the hospital where needs were the greatest.” Plans currently include an
estimated $69.5 million, 28,154-square-foot project on the existing campus. The plan for the future of Sutter Davis Hospital focuses on some of the most heavily used services, including the emergency department, maternity and medical-surgical units. Groundbreaking for this
hospital expansion is scheduled to begin in 2021. Part of the nonprofit, integrated Sutter Health network, Sutter Davis Hospital is one of the area’s largest employers, with more than 500 employees and nearly 400 area physicians affiliated with the facility.
Dr. Steven J. Smith Best Doctor “I am humbled by and thankful for the support of my patients and the great team of physicians, physician assistants and support staff that I have the privilege to work with. It has been a gratifying 33 years of serving the Davis community and I am thankful to God for this.” Dr. Steven J. Smith 2020 Yolo County Readers’ Choice Best Doctor
Dr. Steven J. Smith, MD Sutter Davis Family Practice Group 635 Anderson Rd., Ste. 10, Davis 530-758-1122 sutterhealth.org/finddoctor/dr-steven-j-smith Best Doctor Second — Elisa Horta, M.D. Third — Elizabeth Pham, M.D.
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Dr. Steven J. Smith and his award-winning staff include (from left): Vickie Guzman (PSR), Jenna Ciraulo (MA), Elizabeth Ward Pham M.D., Laura H. Applebaum M.D., Steven J. Smith M.D., Ivonne Gonzalez (MA), Erica Clinton (MA/BOC), Jena Bird (MA), and Arfan Hanif, supervisor.
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With more than 1,000 babies born every year, a primary stroke center, national recognition for excellence, quality and compassion, it’s no wonder Sutter Davis Hospital would be named best hospital in Yolo County for 2020. The hospital also partners with organizations like the Davis Farmers Market, the Yolo Food Bank, the Yolo County Children’s Alliance and CommuniCare Health Centers to improve the health and wellbeing of the county’s residents. “Everyone at Sutter Davis Hospital is honored by the trust you put in us to support you and your families through some of life’s most significant moments,” hospital officials say. “We’ll continue working hard to expand access to highquality, affordable care for patients across the greater Yolo County.” Sutter Davis Hospital hospital opened in 1994 at the corner of Covell Boulevard and Sutter Place, replacing
Physical Edge Best Physical Therapy
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Enterprise staff Physical Edge is thankful for its patients and members who voted it the best physical therapy center in Yolo County. Mat and Marianne Moore are long time Davisites; they attended Davis High and UC Davis, were married in 1995 and opened Physical Edge in 2003. They believe they complement each other and feel lucky to work side-by-side each day. The goal of Physical Edge is to be the physical-therapy and fitness provider of choice for the greater Davis area by providing the highest-quality services. “We place the highest emphasis on customer service and providing a safe, pristine environment where everyone is made to feel comfortable,” Marianne Moore said. The center has six physical therapists, one physical
Physical Edge 1460 Drew Avenue, Ste. 200, Davis 530-753-9011 physicaledge.net Best Physical Therapy Second — Burger Physical Therapy Third — Sutter Davis Hospital therapy assistant and a chiropractor. They specialize in orthopedics, spine and chiropractic care, neurological disorders including the BIG Program for Parkinson’s patients, hand and vestibular therapy, injury prevention, and functional-movement assessment. “Physical Edge is most definitely a ‘teaching’ facility,”
Physical Edge physical therapist Nicole Nosek mobilizes a patient’s ankle. ROSEMARY HEMENWAY/ ENTERPRISE PHOTO
according to Moore. “We offer a very comprehensive internship program to primary UC Davis students to promote the field of physical therapy and chiropractic care. In addition,
we work with several Physical Therapy DPT programs throughout California and the U.S. to provide 10-14 week clinical affiliations to their physical therapy students.”
Balance Point Pilates Studio Best Pilates Studio Enterprise staff For some, an exercise studio can be like a second home — a safe space where those around you share common goals of physical and emotional wellbeing. Many Pilates aficionados in Davis have found that second home in Balance Point Pilates Studio, which for the second year in a row has been voted Best Pilates Studio by readers of The Davis Enterprise. Established in 2004 by the studio’s previous owner, Barbara Zaro, Balance Point today operates under the helm of Sevgi Leno, who started out as a client and whose passion for Pilates inspired her to become an instructor in 2007. She took over the studio when Zaro retired in 2017. “Our studio focuses on functional movement that can be applied to other cross
Balance Point Pilates Studio instructors include, from left, Christina Matassa, Lisa Hayden, Sevgi Leno, Kelly McInturf and Irene Vathis. Not pictured: Karen Gettelman and Caitlin Boulware. COURTESY PHOTO
training and everyday activities,” Leno said. “Our goal as instructors is to provide tips and tools to clients (of all ages and ability levels) in every session so that they may take that knowledge and weave it into all of their movement throughout their day. “We strive to create lifelong learners who walk away with
more mind-body awareness after each session no matter how many years they have been practicing,” Leno added. Many of Balance Point’s instructors are, or have been, classroom educators ranging from elementary-school teachers to college professors who consistently push themselves to learn more,
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with the studio even serving as a host to the Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Mat, Foundation, and Graduate teacher training programs. Leno thanked everyone who cast their vote for Balance Point’s second consecutive year of honors. “We would not be the
Balance Point Pilates Studio 760 Fifth St., Davis 530-756-5320 balancepoint pilatesdavis.com Best Pilates Studio Second — FIT House Third — Lift Pilates studio we are today without our dedicated, hard-working, loyal clients,” Leno said, noting one client’s recent thoughts on what makes the studio so unique. “She said it is the tranquil space, gifted teachers and the supportive and inspiring classmates that make Balance Point a place so many of us love to call our Pilates home.”
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Delta Hearing Center Best Hearing Aid Service Enterprise staff Delta Hearing Center is all about trying to provide professional and quality care for the Davis community’s hearing needs. “We try to make the process of selecting and fitting hearing aids as simple and painless as possible,” said Dr. Patrick Barga, who purchased Delta Hearing Center in 2001. Delta Hearing Center had been open since the mid1980s, and moved to its current suite at 1105 Kennedy
Delta Hearing Center 1105 Kennedy Pl., Ste. 3, Davis deltahearing.com 530-753-3228 Second — Costco Third — Kaiser Permanente Place, Suite 3. What sets Delta Hearing
Center apart from other similar businesses is it is a small, private practice. “That allows us to provide care tailored to each individual’s needs,” Barga said. Barga noted that Delta is a preferred provider for most insurance plans for UC Davis, State, Federal and PG&E retirees. Barga says he appreciates the community’s support and looks forward to continuing to serve the community’s hearing needs.
Dr. Patrick Barga tailors care to individual needs at Delta Hearing Center, located at 1105 Kennedy Place, Suite. 3, in Davis. COURTESY PHOTO
Davis Ace Hardware Best Garden Supply
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Enterprise staff A lot has changed at Davis Ace Hardware over the years — its location, inventory, name and, more recently, its ownership. Launched in 1914 in downtown Davis, the popular local business grew from a small hardware and lumber specialty store to one that today includes an extensive nursery, housewares, paint, plumbing and electrical products, pet supplies, patio furniture and grills, even a rock yard. “What has been unchanged for our over 100 years is the commitment and focus on being a true and valued resource for — and active part in — the entire Davis community,” said owner Mark Schulein, who purchased Davis Ace with Matt Fales in March 2019. “Here we are in 2020, and the nature of our business continues significantly unchanged; for us it’s still all about service, quality and convenience.” Those attributes have earned Davis Ace Hardware the title of Best Garden Supply in The Davis Enterprise’s annual Readers’ Choice survey for 2020. For Schulein and Fales,
Davis Ace Hardware 815 Third St., Davis 530-758-8000 davisace.com Best Garden Supply Second — Redwood Barn Nursery Third — The Home Depot running their business is all about being a great place to work and a great place to shop — particularly during an era of technology in which “faceto-face service has all but disappeared,” Schulein said. “We strongly believe that shopping local and being a service-driven company — with real people, not kiosks and touch screens — is even more appreciated and longed for today, since much of business is much less personal,” he added. “That’s who we are and what we provide; again it’s all about providing service, quality and convenience.” Add to that a highly trained, knowledgeable team of employees and extensive array of merchandise. And while
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their customer service mission remains the same, Schulein and Fales promise a few changes in store for later this year. “It’s never dull around Davis Ace as the new items flow in and we prepare for spring,” Schulein said, noting the business’ “significantly” enhanced focus on grills, outdoor power
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equipment including a major Stihl emphasis, plus additions to the pet department and plant nursery. “We are proud and grateful to all of our customers and for those that considered us for this recognition. The team works incredibly hard to be the best possible resource to the community and they take
pride in the store and the relationships built over the many decades of service,” Schulein said. “A heartfelt thank you to all of our customers for the support of our business and for the recognition. We are very appreciative for the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors in Davis!”
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Aggie Square Apartments Best Apartment Community
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Enterprise staff Aggie Square Apartments puts its focus on providing an optimal living environment for its residents. Student suggested amenities combined with our management efforts are geared toward providing an atmosphere for maximum resident success in achieving an efficient and effective balance of study, fitness and socialization. For all that, Enterprise readers have voted Aggie Square — a partnership of local Davis residents including Mark and Greg McNece — as the Best Apartment Community. In 1997, Davisville Management Company and Aggie Square Apartments initiated a plan to make yearly improvements to the resident experience each year based on resident feedback.
Aggie Square Apartments 644 Alvarado Ave., Davis 530-758-4752 www.davisapartments forrent.com/aggiesquare Best Apartment Community Second — The Lexington Third — Fountain Circle Townhomes “We care about the residents and we don’t nickeland-dime them with extra charges for parking, water, Wi-Fi, etc.,” Greg McNece said. “We have a great location across the street from Anderson Plaza and on the Covell Greenbelt. Bike paths to UCD, restaurants, shopping across the
street and easy access to Unitrans bus lines (F, G, and J) eliminate the dependence on a car.” The knowledgeable staff collectively has a general contractor’s license, a real estate broker’s license, a real estate license, as well as a RCFE and certified public accountants license. Aggie Square has remodeled 10% of its apartments to the deluxe level with new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and included custom touches. We plan on remodeling an additional 10% in the next year. We care about our residents and are willing to work for our residents. “Thank you so much for voting us Best Apartment Community,” Greg said. “We look forward to continuing to
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provide the best possible service to our tenants and support to our local community.”
Steam Bright Best Carpet Cleaning Enterprise staff Opened in 1992, Steam Bright has provided carpet, upholstery, tile and grout cleaning services to Yolo County residents and businesses for nearly 30 years. Steam Bright is located at 606 Peña Dr., Ste. 300 in Davis. “Our mission is to help you maintain a clean living or working environment by cleaning your carpets, upholstery, tile and grout,” owner Dan Powell said. One of the keys to Steam Bright’s success is the expertise of its personnel. Lead technician Frank Coronado has been with the business since the beginning. “He was instrumental in getting the business going and continuing the high level of customer service and quality workmanship that is our signature,” Powell said.
Steam Bright 606 Peña Dr., Ste. 300, Davis 530-758-9103 www.steambrightdavis.com Best Carpet Cleaning Second — Cotton Carpet Care Third — Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning
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Frank Coronado, Steam Bright head of operations, has been with the business from the beginning. Over the years, Steam Bright has built long-term professional relationships with local businesses and
residents by prioritizing quality service. “We continually receive calls and notes from customers thanking us for the
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great work and professionalism shown by our employees,” Powell said. “We strive very hard to
provide a high level of quality for our carpet, upholstery, tile and grout cleaning on every job,” he said. “We appreciate you, the homeowners, business owners and residents of Davis, Woodland, Dixon and Winters for your continued business over the past 28 years. We hope you will continue to call us for your future cleaning needs.”
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In town since 1998, Floors to Go was selected by Davis Enterprise readers as the top Carpet & Flooring Store. “I started working in the Bay Area for the first half of my career and moved out to Yolo county about 1998,” owner Anthony Ryley said. “There were too many people in the Bay Area so I decided to move — best move I’ve ever made. I love it out here . “I’ve done a lot of commercial work and a lot of residential work, starting off with all flooring and now I remodel bathrooms and kitchens. I can do electrical, paint, cabinets and countertops; so I branched off and am very happy.” Focusing on the best job he can do to make his customers happy, Ryley looks forward to bring in new cortex racks, new wood floor samples and a new tile rack in the next two or
three months, to give customers even more options. “Thank you the customers of Davis and Yolo County,” Ryley said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be voted No. 1 and I thank all of you very very much.”
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Enterprise staff Keeping its clients comfortable since 1973, Blake’s Heating & Air Conditioning took the title of Best Heating and Air from Davis Enterprise readers. “I am extremely pleased that Yolo County has kept us busy for 47 years,” owner Mark Blake said. “I’m very appreciative of every job that has been given to us. All of us at Blake’s and our families appreciate the work. Thanks again for making us No. 1.” Blake’s is family-owned and -operated and has been serving Yolo and Solano counties since 1973. It’s the oldest Lennox dealer in Northern California, with one of the the oldest heating-and-air contractors licenses. The company started working out of a barn on Road 96 for the first five years, with an
office inside the house’s laundry room. “After 47 years, when everyone else has changed to commissioned sales people,” Blake said, “we are still using noncommission estimators which in return saves our customers thousands of dollars.” Blakes is the most-awarded Lennox Dealer in Yolo County. For 23 years Blakes has won the Centurion Award from Lennox for the top 100 dealers in the nation. In addition, it’s taken the Circle of Excellence award for the top 40 dealers in the nation, the top one percent performer in Northern California, the 2009 Outstanding Achievement award for leadership, and the 2012 Outstanding Performance Award partner of the year from Lennox.
Blake’s Heating & Air Conditioning 1042 Olive Dr., Davis 530-758-4030 blakeshvac.com Best Heating & Air Second — Greiner Heating & Air Conditioning Third — BJ’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Mark Blake walks through downtown Davis in November 1982. Blake’s Heating & Conditioning was working a job for John Brinley Sr., at the time. COURTESY PHOTO
Laura Nathan Design Best Interior Design Enterprise staff Enterprise readers have chosen Laura Nathan as Yolo County’s Best Interior Designer for the seventh consecutive year. “Whether I’m designing for expansive or intimate spaces or for new homes or remodels, my interior designs unite space and light to create timeless environments that embody my clients’ lifestyle,” Nathan said. “My designs embody sustainability and responsible manufacturing. Many of my custom furniture, fabric and window-covering resources offer recycled materials, soybased cushion options, and are wood-certified by the Forest Stewardship Council,” she said. Always looking to new technology tools to assist her clients, Nathan now offers the
Laura Nathan Design 606 Peña Dr., Ste. 150, Davis 530-753-3414 lauranathandesign.com Best Interior Design Second — The Design Partner Third — Wirth Furniture & Interiors additional service option of 3-D computer-aided design for personalized space planning. In addition to winning Best Interior Designer in the Yolo County Readers’ Choice poll for seven consecutive years, Laura Nathan also received
Interior designer Laura Nathan, center, is flanked by her staff Linda Raber and Heidi Grasty. COURTESY PHOTO
recognition as the Best of Houzz for 2015 and 2016, and was featured in the fall 2017 issue of Sacramento Home Magazine and the October
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2018 issue of Sacramento Magazine. “Thank you to my clients for inviting me into your homes and businesses,” she said. “I’ve
been honored to work with you and to design interiors that are both functional and reflective of your personalities.”
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BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance Best Landscape Design
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Enterprise staff BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance, Enterprise readers’ pick as Best Landscape Design, started the landscape business in 1997 as Bob’s Gardening. For Balwant (Bob) Singh, it was primarily a part-time hobby to do yard maintenance and small landscaping projects. “As the business grew in a couple years,” Singh said, “I resigned from my full-time job and solely started focusing on landscaping with my son.” In 2007, Singh acquired his California State contractor license to begin bigger projects and designs. At that time, the business name changed to BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance — this was the start of the expansion of the family business as a sole proprietor. It continued to grow
BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance 19871 East St., Woodland 530-308-2804 Best Landscape Design Second — Andy Gagnon Landscapes Third — Steve Stombler Landscaping with the support of Yolo County and its surrounding areas by partnering up with real estate companies, property management companies, local businesses and, most importantly, working with all the local residents. Customer service is the first priority, Singh says. “I am personally present on each job
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Customer service is the first priority at BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance. start to finish. We are honest, reliable, and flexible with our
customers. “Thank you for voting us as
Best Landscape Design in Yolo County!”
Stabler’s A-1 Appliance Best Major Appliance Store Enterprise staff Stabler’s A-1 Appliance aims to provide the best service possible, and for that customer focus, the business at 548 Kentucky Ave. in Woodland has been named Best Major Appliance Store once again in the annual Reader’s Choice poll. Owners Paul and Carman Stabler thank the community for voting their business No. 1. “We are grateful for the opportunity of allowing us to provide great service for the city of Davis,” Carman said. Walter and Joanne Stabler started the business in 1961. In 1997 it moved from West and Main streets to the current location, before Paul and Carman Stabler took over the business in 2005. The Stabler family has experienced an even bigger amount of traffic after their
Stabler’s A-1 Appliance
Members of the award-winning staff at Stabler’s A-1 Appliance include (from left) Casey Parker, Michael Stabler, Paul Stabler, Carman Stabler, Ziggy, Joanne Stabler, Mr. B, Kimberly Casas and Jeff Owens.
548 Kentucky Ave., Woodland 530-662-3996 stablerappliance.com Best Major Appliance Store Second — The Home Depot Third — Costco move in October to 548 Kentucky Avenue (just a half-mile down from their old location on Harter Avenue). The showroom floor is on a much more visible street that brings in locals and passersby alike! Through its 59 years, Stabler’s A-1 Appliance has stayed true to its mission: “We provide the best knowledge on major appliances and provide
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the best service for major appliances,” Stabler said. She notes that many are surprised to learn that the company has been around for so long and that it’s on its third generation of appliance men.
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Stabler says their success is due to their focus of providing personal service with a knowledgeable staff and that they service the appliances they sell. Plus, they have a bonus
customers may not expect: “We always have dogs here to greet you!” Stabler said. For more information, call 530-662-3996, email csstabler@yahoo.com or visit www.stablerappliance.com.
On behalf of our entire dental team ~
Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
a big thank you to our valued customers & staff —
Thank you for voting us Best Dental Practice in Yolo County!
Harrison Self Storage would like to thank all our wonderful customers for voting us for Best Self Storage for the 9th year in a row. We also have a special Thank You to our great employees Ginger & Ron Welch (Managers) and Robin Pryor. Our Customers and Employees make this all possible.
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2067 Anderson Road • Davis • 530-756-7400 www.childressdental.com
2323 Second St., Davis • 530.753.6007
The Pence Gallery thanks the community for awarding us the Best Art Gallery in Yolo County!
Thank you for voting Razor’s Edge Best Barber 6 years in a row!
For 44 years, the Pence has been a great place to enjoy art by local & regional artists. Visit us from TuesdaySunday, 11:30am-5pm, or on 2nd Fridays between 6-9pm. Better yet Ω become a member at www.pencegallery.org and learn about our upcoming exhibits, programs and opportunities for kids. The Pence is a nonprofit art gallery, and has no admission fee. Save the Date for our annual Garden Tour on May 3, 2020 • 12-5pm!
1130 g street, ste b 530.574.2019
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Redwood Barn Nursery Best Nursery
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Enterprise staff Family owned and operated for 39 years, Redwood Barn Nursery is a mainstay in the local nursery business and winner of this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for best nursery. Since it first opened in 1981 in the familiar red barn that the family built on Fifth Street, “we’ve watched the city grow and the tastes and styles change, but gardening continues to be a favorite hobby for each successive generation,” owner Don Shor notes. Partnering in that endeavor, Redwood Barn provides a diverse selection of plants and supplies to area gardeners, as well as the information needed to make them successful. In fact, asked what Redwood Barn offers that others
Redwood Barn Nursery 1607 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-2276 redwoodbarn.com Best Nursery Second — Davis Ace Third — The Home Depot don’t, the answer is “great advice!” That advice can be found on-site, as well as in Shor’s regular gardening column in The Davis Enterprise, which he’s been writing for more than 19 years, and in a garden talk show on KDRT-LP, which Shor and Lois Richter have been doing since 2005. “Thanks for making us your local nursery for 39 years,” Shor says.
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Redwood Barn Nursery has been a fixture on Fifth Street since 1981.
Brooks Painting Best Painting Company Enterprise staff Since 1997, Brooks Painting has been serving the commercial and residential painting needs of Yolo County. They have received the most votes in the painting category of the Readers’ Choice Awards this year and for the past eight years. “Outstanding service, excellent skill and workmanship. Excellent communication — kept me informed every step of the process,” said Davis resident, Maria B. Brooks Painting was started by Jeremy Brooks two decades ago upon his graduation from UC Davis. Since then, Brooks Painting has been providing commercial and residential painting services with superior customer service as its focus. “Our dedication to our community and our clients is what
Brooks Painting employees participate in their annual Charity Paint project. COURTESY PHOTO
sets us apart. They are part of the foundation of Brooks Painting and we appreciate them very much!” said Justin Schimberg, business development for Brooks Painting. Its services include interior, exterior, cabinet refinishing, epoxy floors, wood stains, specialty coatings and more. Estimates are always free.
Brooks Painting 2860 W. Covell Blvd., Ste. 7, Davis 530-753-5074 www.brookspainting.com Best Painting Company Second — Alan’s House Painting Third — MG Painting 48.
North Pacific Plumbing Best Plumber
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Enterprise staff After opening in 2006, North Pacific Plumbing quickly established a reputation for being one of the best and most reliable plumbing businesses in the area. Owned by Brent Dotson, North Pacific plumbing provides plumbing services to businesses and residents in Yolo County. Dotson said his team is committed to providing quality services and being honest, efficient and reliable with customers. “Our team works closely with each client to meet all of their plumbing needs and we are dedicated to building trust with our clients so they can rely on us for any future plumbing services,” Dotson said. North Pacific Plumbing offers residential services and
North Pacific Plumbing P.O. Box 1442, Davis 530-845-1121 northpacificplumbing.com Best Plumber Second — Plumbing Doctor Third — Hall’s Plumbing repairs, plumbing for new construction and remodels, and also provides commercial plumbing services. “North Pacific Plumbing is honored to be recognized as Best Plumber in Yolo County for the 5th year in a row and would like to thank all of their clients for their continued support and loyalty,” Dotson said.
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The award-winning staff of North Pacific Plumbing include, from left, Preston Fox, Brent Dotson and Brady Anderson.
Elite Property Management Best Property Management Enterprise staff Just a few years after starting Elite Property Management, Johnny Brooks and Jin-Ying Shaw are proud to now be considered the best property management company in Yolo County. “We appreciate everyone that voted us number one and will continue to offer the very best service in the industry,” they say. And though they only started Elite in 2017, the duo actually have over 40 years of real estate experience — experience they believe “helped transcend our company into a thriving property management company that currently has six employees.” Elite, located at 434 F St., serves property and homeowners in a variety of ways, including handling emergency matters seven days a week.
Elite Property Management 434 F St., Davis 530-400-5643 www.eliteproperty management.org
Jin-Ying Shaw, owner, sitting center, Johnny Brooks, manager, standing center, and their assistants are the awardwinning staff of Elite Property Management.
Best Property Management Second — Davisville Management Company Third — Dowling Properties “Our 40 years of experience has given us a vast number of vendors to facilitate any problem that can arise,” the business says. “We do thorough screening of every prospective applicant to select the very best tenant for each of our properties. We then perform a quarterly walk through on
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every home we manage to ensure the occupants are properly maintaining your investment. “At Elite Property Management, we are advocates for
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every homeowner we serve.” The business also brings an ability to well serve the diverse population of Davis, namely, proficiency in Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
and English. “Our future goal will be to grow our business, but still replicate the services that separate us from our competitors,” they say.
Bedrock Construction Best Remodeling Company Enterprise staff
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Bedrock Construction, which specialists in whole-house remodels and additions, shares the refurbished Contech building at 2525 Second St. with Davisville Property Management and Second Street Storage. dark,” added Pesola, who is “the first and last person the customers meet, so there is continuity and accountability.” Bedrock Construction began in a one-room office on G Street, across from the old Taco Bell. It moved locations as the business grew,
currently occupying a building it remodeled at Second Street and Cantrill Drive, sharing the space with Second Street Storage and Davisville Property Management. Pesola runs the business with his brother Mario, both being second-generation con-
Bedrock Construction 2525 Second St., Davis 530-756-0855 www.bedrock.net Best Remodeling Company Second — Morse Custom Homes Third — Apex Standard Builders
Harrison Self Storage Best Self Storage Enterprise staff
Harrison Self Storage
Harrison Self Storage is Enterprise readers’ pick for “Best Self Storage” this year. Owned and operated by the Harrison family since its founding in 1988, the company advertises safe, clean and affordable ground-floor storage rentals of varying sizes and shapes. Tim Harrison thanks customers who voted in this year’s Readers’ Choice poll, as well as site managers Ginger and Ron Welch and employee Robin Pryor. “They are the people who make our engine run smoothly,” he said. Find the Harrison business at 2323 Second St. in Davis or online at harrisonselfstorage. net.
2323 Second St., Davis 530-753-6007 harrisonselfstorage.net Best Self Storage Second — Second Street Storage Third — South Davis Storage
Site manager Ron Welch opens one of the units at Harrison Self Storage. SUE COCKRELL/ENTERPRISE FILE PHOTO
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It’s no secret that businesses thrive on customer loyalty. Bedrock Construction of Davis has accomplished that on a number of levels. Having celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, Bedrock has been around long enough to work on the homes of the children of their original customers. In the past year, they’ve had three customers whose homes they’ve remodeled three separate times. “We are focused on customer satisfaction, providing a product that our customers can enjoy for years to come, and building long-term relationships,” says owner Michael Pesola, whose business was voted Best Remodeling Contractor of 2020 by readers of The Davis Enterprise. “We provide a high degree of communication, so the customer is never in the
tractors who learned the trade from their father, Jack. Michael Pesola has written two books about construction, and the business has performed at least 350 kitchen remodels in town, as well as many home additions, with most of their work being done in Davis. “We work and live in this town. We know the needs of our customers and the dynamics of working on the older core homes in Davis, and all other type of homes, including Streng homes,” said Pesola, whose wife Sara runs the office side of the business. “While we build new homes, custom kitchen remodeling and whole-house remodels are our specialty.” Pesola noted that most of Bedrock’s business comes from word of mouth, a testament to the client satisfaction earned over the past three decades. “We would like to thank all our loyal customers!” he said.
RepowerYolo Best Solar Company
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Enterprise staff “Wow,” said Chris Soderquist, who owns RepowerYolo along with John Walter. “We are beyond honored to be selected as the No. 1 solar company in our community. Our commitment to help property owners go solar — with the highest quality equipment, workmanship and service — is galvanized by the trust Repower homeowners place in our work.” Since its inception in 2014, Soderquist says Repower has helped more local homeowners go solar than any other (local or national) solar company. In 2019, its business doubled — they helped more than twice as many homeowners go solar. “Since we do not advertise, market or employ salespeople,” Soderquist said, “we are thankful for the trust homeowners
RepowerYolo 909 Fifth St. 530-564-4292 www.repoweryolo.com Best Solar Company Second — Sunrun Third — Sunny Energy Solar place in Repower. In total, we have helped more than 350 property owners in our community go solar.” Repower’s mission is to simplify the process, improve the quality and reduce the cost of going solar for Yolo County property owners. It have a triple bottom line: When property owners go solar, they reduce PG&E costs, shrink their carbon footprint and support the community (through the YoloShines program, which
Repower owners Harry Horner, John Walter and Chris Soderquist celebrate winning Best Solar Company in the 2020 Readers’ Choice survey. COURTESY PHOTO
donates $500 to the property owner’s favorite local nonprofit). What makes them special? “We are hyper-focused solar geeks,” Soderquist said, “sim-
pletons who do one thing: Solar PV systems for Yolo County property owners.” Past accolades include the city of Davis’ 2018 Environmental Recognition
Award and NextDoor’s No. 1 rated solar company in Yolo County. YoloShines has made more than $125,000 donations to local nonprofits.
Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters Best Window Cleaning Enterprise staff Jeff Likes has co-owned Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters with his wife, Meaghan, for 13 years. They describe their window and gutter cleaning technicians as trained ninjas. Jeff and Meaghan know that the success of their company goes hand in hand with the individual success of every team member. So they set their team members up for success by investing in them, training them and treating them with respect. Jeff and Meaghan are proud of the strong company culture they have built around quality, service and experience. As a company, Jeff and his wife continue to prioritize the success of their team and the satisfaction of their clients. They attribute the success of the past decade to providing the tools, training and support
Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters P.O. Box 72231, Davis 530-220-4569 jefflikescleanwindows.com Best Window Cleaning Service Second — A+ Window & Gutter Cleaning Third — A Touch of Glass needed for their team to be successful and continuing to “wow” their clients. Customer service and customer experience are of equal priority for the Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters. Jeff and Meaghan know that when team members are winning in
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Jeff Likes, left, cleans windows and gutters with Ben Weibe, Luis Hernandez, Michael Maggard, and Bryce Thompson. their workplace and take pride in their work, they are more engaged, happier and deliver a higher quality of work to clients. When it comes to the dayto-day business, both Jeff and Meaghan are still very engaged and are very proud of what they do. Jeff is actually a Window Cleaning World Champion after winning the 2020
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Window Cleaning World Cup. And, while Meaghan owns an accounting firm in town, she actually placed third in the 2020 international window cleaning competition women’s division. When asked about environmental friendliness, Jeff comments, “People are actually surprised that window washing requires very little water,
less than two gallons per job and our magic cleaning solution is just dish soap,” Jeff boasts. “We’ll make your windows so clean, you’ll think they’re open.” Jeff and Meaghan’s service extends from both of their businesses, to deep in their community. They love to give back to by donating their time, resources and getting involved. Jeff is a member of Kiwanis; Meaghan is a member of Sunrise Rotary. In 2017, they were both chosen separately by their clubs as the Kiwanian and Rotarian of the year. While keeping their Davis roots strong, they continue to grow their business by expanding their services to include solar panel cleaning and house washing, adding more crews to shorten wait times and expanding their service area as far west as Fairfield.
Thank you for voting us #1 Chiropractor in Yolo County I greatly enjoy helping patients recover and heal. With over 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, I use gentle chiropractic techniques and massage to treat acute and chronic pain, injuries, and repetitive stress conditions.
DR. MARIAN ZINGARO, CHIROPRACTOR 423 E Street, Davis • (530) 220-3346 dr.mzingaro@gmail.com Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm. Weekends by appointment. Emergency appointments available.
Thank You for your votes!
Our customers are #1
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Davis Home Trends Best Window Treatments
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Enterprise staff For the 10th year in a row, Davis Home Trends is “so proud and honored to receive the award for Best in Yolo for our window treatments,” said store owners Eric and Paula Rich. The store began in 1968 and focuses on four main areas of the home: window coverings, swimming pool supplies, hot tubs and gifts. The store is full of Coast Hot Tubs and the staff are experts in swimming pool water care. A newer addition has been the beautiful gift selection. Owner Paula Rich travels far and wide to find thoughtful, unique and personal gifts to share with customers. The Hunter Douglas window coverings gallery is in the center of it all and focuses on the latest trends in both design and home automation.
distinction. “We sincerely love our store and our clients. We are excited to come to work every day.” Visit Davis Home Trends at 2300 Fifth St., or contact the store at 530-756-4187 or email info@DavisHomeTrends.com. For information, visit www.DavisHomeTrends. com.
Davis Home Trends 2300 Fifth St., Davis 530-756-4187 DavisHomeTrends.com Best Window Treatments Second — The Perfect Window Third — Laura Nathan Design/All Seasons TIE A majority of the shades and curtains the store sells are now using PowerView technology. Today’s shades are operated with a remote and some are even voice-activated. “We really are living in the homes of the future,” Paula Rich said. Once again, the Riches are truly humbled with the
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Davis Home Trends owner Paula Rich and designer Christina Forbes are Yolo County’s best window treatments team.
University Retirement Community Best Senior Living Enterprise staff University Retirement Community is Davis’ premier senior-living destination, blending a resort-like mix of services and amenities with the dynamic energy that exists in this bustling college town. As a nonprofit affiliate community of Pacific Retirement Services, URC boasts a Life Plan model that provides a continuum of healthcare on-site to provide for residents’ needs as they age. The peace of mind this provides is one of the top attractions for new residents, as it benefits not only them but their adult children and extended family members as well. Now in its 20th year serving the greater Davis community, URC puts a focus on overall well-being through a comprehensive wellness
University Retirement Community 1515 Shasta Dr., Davis 530-747-7000 www.retirement.org/davis Best Senior Living Second — Atria Covell Gardens Third — Carlton Senior Living program. Focused on the six dimensions of wellness — physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and vocational — the community takes a holistic approach to the health and happiness of its residents by providing classes, activities, interest groups, and social events in addition to its senior-centric
URC’s commitment to providing an active, enriching lifestyle remains the focal point moving into a new decade of service to the Davis community. COURTESY PHOTO
fitness and aquatic facilities. URC’s commitment to providing an active, enriching lifestyle remains the focal point moving into a new decade of service to the Davis
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community. “We never stop innovating and looking for new ways to make the lives of our residents the best they can be,” said URC’s Executive
Director Alika Castillo. “As we celebrate our 20th year, it’s our goal to continue providing the best senior-living experience in Davis for decades to come.”
Enterprise staff In November 2016, Johnny Rexroth became the new owner of what had been known as Anderson Glass since 1970. Davis Glass and Screen is a state-certified contractor specializing in glass and screen replacement and repair. They specialize in residential windows, sliding patio doors, beveled glass/mirrors, solar screen, screen repair and replacement and shower/tub doors and enclosures.
Davis Glass & Screen 920 Third St., Ste. D, Davis 530-758-0910 davisglass.com
Davis Glass and Screen is a state-certified contractor specializing in glass and screen replacement and repair.
Best Glass Replacement Second — Anderson Glass Third — Rainbow Glass
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Davis Glass & Screen Best Glass Replacement
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Lea Rosenberg Most Effective Volunteer Enterprise staff
Leah Rosenberg Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge, Soroptimists, Yolo County SPCA Most Effective Volunteer Second — Dave Rosenberg Third — Jodi Liederman County, to calling Bingo every month helping different beneficiaries in the community, to Breakfast with Santa, a Taste of Davis, the Davis Classic Film Festival, the Davis Chocolate Festival, highway environmental cleanup, folding diapers for the Yolo Diaper Bank, or collecting toilet articles for folks in shelters, among others. Lea also worked on the committee that brought the “Zombie Bike Ride” to Davis for the first time. Her endeavors also benefit foster children and young adults who have “aged out” of the foster care system. She provides toys and games for the younger ones, and coordinates financial assistance for former foster kids. In the 1990s, Lea was recognized as the Davis Citizen of the Year, and she has never let up. She has served as president or a member of the board
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In a community of volunteers like Davis, it is a remarkable honor to be recognized as the “most effective” community volunteer. But Lea Rosenberg has done it again. A perennial winner in the minds of readers of the Enterprise, Lea Rosenberg has been chosen — for the seventh year — as “Most Effective Volunteer” for her wide-ranging and influential community involvement. Lea and her husband Dave Rosenberg (who was chosen No. 2 most effective volunteer this year) are considered community powerhouses. Lea’s volunteer activities go back some 40 years. If anything, she is more active today than she ever was. Currently, Lea is most active with Soroptimist International of Davis, the Davis Odd Fellows, the Davis Encampment, the Davis Rebekah Lodge, Canton Davis, the Yolo County SPCA Board of Directors, Unleashing the Possibilities, Inc. Board, and the Sutter Davis Foundation Board. She is actively engaged in a wide variety of charitable and community work ranging from the quest to build a new animal shelter for Yolo
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of many community and charitable organizations over the past decades. But her real community involvement is
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one-on-one. When folks call Lea for help, she finds a way to do so. “Being a community
volunteer is my calling,” said Lea. “I’m happy to be part of a strong network of community volunteers in
South Davis Veterinary Center West Davis Veterinary Center Best Veterinary Clinic
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Enterprise staff South Davis Veterinary Center opened in 2003 at the El Macero Shopping Center and moved to its current location in the same center in 2012. A few years later it still needed additional space to serve its patients. In June of 2017, part of the practice moved to the West Davis location and incorporated the former Davis Small Animal Hospital staff and clients. Fast-forward to 2020 and they are deep into a construction project rebuilding the West Davis Veterinary Center from the ground up. “We consider the health and well-being of everyone involved in our care,” says Dr. Michael Yackey, who owns the centers along with Dr. Cara Bradley, “including our patients, clients and staff. Medicine changes constantly, so providing up to date care at our two facilities consistently challenges us to improve and adapt.” Next up will be a cat hospital in the new West Davis building. Feline patients will enjoy exclusive waiting, exam, treatment and ward areas. The new building also will incorporate fear-reducing architectural features throughout to enhance patient, client and staff interactions. The new exam rooms for dogs will have doors to the yard, allowing some patients the opportunity to avoid the indoor waiting area or be examined outdoors. A house-call service began in 2019. You may have noticed the brightly colored Honda Fit traveling around town. Dr. Yackey also bakes excellent sourdough bread for clients and staff to enjoy. Professional training is a constant commitment for the staff. Doctors have completed programs in dentistry, physical rehabilitation, stem cell
South Davis Veterinary Center 4615 Cowell Blvd., Davis 530-757-1113 southdavisvet.com
West Davis Veterinary Center 1617 Russell Blvd., Davis 530-756-1766 westdavisvet.com Best Veterinary Clinic Second — Midtown Animal Clinic Third — Woodland Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Michael Yackey South Davis Veterinary Center Best Veterinarian Second — Dr. Kelly Regan Third — Dr. Cara Bradley therapy and ultrasound. Dr. Lacie Carlisle will start her training in veterinary acupuncture in August this year. The nursing staff also pursues continuing-education opportunities in emergency medicine, dentistry, anesthesia patient monitoring and fear reducing techniques. This year, Yackey and Bradley are among the top three (1 and 3) Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice selections for Best Veterinarian. “Davis is such a special place to live and work,” Yackey says. “Our community has educated and engaged people, so being on the receiving end of their praise feels wonderful to our entire staff. We find joy in our work daily and appreciate local support and recognition.”
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Cousteau knows where to drive to find Yolo County’s Best Veterinary Clinic — South Davis Veterinary Center and West Davis Veterinary Center. Dr. Michael Yackey was voted Best Veterinarian in the 2020 Readers’ Choice Survey; Dr. Cara Bradley was voted third.
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Woodland Veterinary Hospital Best Kennel/Pet Hotel Enterprise staff
Woodland Veterinary Hospital 445 Matmor Rd., Woodland 530-666-2461 woodlandvethospital.com Best Kennel/Pet Hotel Second — 29 Palms Pet Resort Third — WAG Hotels square feet to meet demands for boarding and dog-training class space. Dr. Bruce Dennie owned and managed the hospital when from 1996 until 2012, when Johnson and Rode joined his team. Today, the staff comprises seven highly skilled veterinarians and a support staff of about 35
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For many families, pets are more than just that — they’re an important part of the family. For 45 years, that’s been the mindset at Woodland Veterinary Hospital, which readers of The Davis Enterprise declare the best pet hotel in Yolo County. “As pet owners ourselves, we understand how difficult it can be to leave your pet when life takes you away from home,” say veterinarian owners Keith Rode and Ellie Johnson. “But your pet is our pet, and that’s exactly how we’re going to care for them — as our own.” Founded in 1975 in a converted house on the outskirts of town, the new WVH was built in 2000 to include a large medical facility and boarding kennel. Five years later, it expanded to 11,000
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caring, compassionate veterinary and kennel professionals. “We have a passion for facilitating not only pet health, but also healthy relationships between people and pets,” the owners say. “We understand that your animal companion is more than just a pet — they’re a part of the family, and we strive to further nurture that
bond in any way we can.” In addition to our standard daycare and overnight boarding, WVH offers a variety of “a la carte extras” to enhance your pet’s stay: kong treats, treadmill sessions, cuddle sessions, playtimes (a ball pit and summertime splash pool), additional walks, and bubble or laser playtimes. Also offered
are weekend hours, medically supervised boarding for special-care pets and medical appointments that coincide with a boarding stay. “We are so excited to have been chosen as the best Pet Hotel in Yolo County,” Johnson and Rode said in appreciation. “You could say we’re the ‘purrfect’ place to stay!”
Chad Carlock Best Attorney Enterprise staff
(Chad Carlock Law Office) 260 Russell Blvd., Ste. D, Davis 530-750-3000 carlocklaw.com Best Attorney Second — Justin C. Lowenthal Third — Law Office of Raquel M. Silva
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Chad Carlock has once again been selected as the “Best Attorney in Yolo County.”
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DHS/Holmes Orchestra Boosters. Carlock opened his own practice in 2000 after working for the Law Offices of David Rosenberg, prior to Rosenberg’s appointment as a judge of the Yolo Superior Court. “It is a great honor to be selected as Best Attorney in
Yolo County. Thank you!” Carlock said. Carlock’s office is at 260 Russell Blvd. in Davis. For more information about the Law Offices of Chad Carlock, visit www.carlocklaw.com, email chad@carlocklaw.com or call 530-750-3000.
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Chad Carlock has once again been selected as the “Best Attorney in Yolo County,” an accolade he has won every year since the category was established. “My practice is about helping my clients avoid, manage, and resolve their legal problems through open and candid communication and effective advocacy,” said Carlock. Carlock focuses primarily on business, contract and landlord-tenant law. In addition, he works with service providers for people with developmental disabilities and their families, helping them to secure and maintain services and support in the community. Carlock also works with and advises nonprofits across the state, including helping to form the Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters and the
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First Northern Bank Best Bank
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Enterprise staff Enterprise readers once again have voted First Northern as the best bank in Yolo County — its 17th win in 17 years! Maybe it’s because First Northern Bank has had years of practice, having been in business since 1910; it has a proven track record of being good at what it does for the past 110 years. But it’s also related to First Northern’s commitment to remain independent and to support and reinvest in each of the communities the bank serves. Not only do the employees volunteer an average of more than one week per year in community service, but the bank has also donated more than $2.7 million to its communities over the past 20 years. First Northern also strives
First Northern Bank 434 Second St., Davis 530-758-7500 thatsmybank.com Best Bank Second — Chase Bank Third — Wells Fargo Bank to build long-lasting relationships with its customers, with an annual customer retention rate of more than 97 percent. And, the employees are dedicated too; 65 percent of them are shareholders of the company, giving them a vested interest in customer satisfaction and the success of the bank. “Our employees genuinely care about our customers and that shapes every decision we
The staff the award-winning Davis Branch of First Northern Bank celebrate their 17th win in the 2020 Readers’ Choice survey. COURTESY PHOTO
make, from supporting local causes to helping businesses and families succeed,” said Louise Walker, president and CEO. “We only hire the best bankers (friendly and knowledgeable) who exceed customer expectations and are passionate about making a difference in our communities.
We are so proud of our employees, as this glowing recognition is a direct result of the relationships they have built with their friends, family and neighbors in the community. “Thank you for your vote of confidence,” Walker said. “We will continue to work hard in
State Farm Insurance Best Insurance Agency
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Enterprise staff State Farm Insurance took home the accolade for Best Insurance Agency from Enterprise readers this year. “We appreciate each and every one of our policyholders and want to thank them for again voting us No 1. Between the four of us we have provided over 100 years of State Farm service to our community and each of us is ready to serve your insurance needs,” said Raul Herrera. “We are proud to give back to the community through our involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis, the Davis Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Yolo County, Sunrise Rotary, the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, the Davis Rotary Club, Meals on Wheels, the Sacramento Rugby Football Club, American Youth Soccer Organization and Little League.”
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State Farm agents Raul Herrera, David Scheiber, Heather Copeland and Doug Prichard are members of the best insurance company in Yolo County.
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2020 to earn your continued admiration.” The Davis Branch of First Northern Bank is at 434 Second St. and can be reached at 530-758-7500. For more information, visit www. thatsmybank.com or find First Northern Bank on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Raul Herrera 2744 Del Rio Pl., Ste. 120, Davis 530-759-9204 raulherrera.org Heather Copeland 231 G St., Ste. 1, Davis 530-753-7897 heathercopeland.com Doug Prichard 405 Third St., Davis 530-756-1591 dougprichard.net Dave Scheiber 4627 Fermi Pl., Ste. 120, Davis 530-758-8440 davescheiber.com Best Insurance Agency Second — Purves & Associates Insurance Agency Third — Allstate Insurance
The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage Best Mortgage Company Special to The Enterprise
Cara Mengali and Scott McLallen, loan partners at The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage. COURTESY PHOTO
Mortgage prides itself on continuing to be an available local resource, “even after the loan funds and escrow has closed, we are available to our clients
for any questions or needs that might pop up,” Mengali said. That level of dedication to their clients transcends to more than just home loans.
The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage strongly believes in giving back to the community that has given them so much throughout the years. Every month, The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage spotlights a charitable cause and at the end of that month, they provide a donation for every loan that was closed. “Our community has always inspired us and shown incredible support for what we do, and we are honored to give back,” said Scott McLallen, loan partner. Such benefactors recently have included the Yolo Crisis Nursery, Yolo County SPCA, STEAC, Thriving Pink, Yolo Food Bank and local schools. “We are incredibly honored and thankful for each and every person who voted us as the Best Mortgage Company in Yolo County for the ninth
The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage 404 Second St., Davis 530-406-7200 TheMengaliGroup.com Best Mortgage Company Second — Summit Funding Third — Fairway Independent Mortgage year in a row. A very big ‘thank you’ from myself and the rest of my grateful and flattered team,” Cara Mengali said. You can get in touch with The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage by calling 530-4067200, emailing HomeLoan Team@CaraMengali.com or visiting the office at 404 Second St. in downtown Davis.
Carbahal & Company Best Tax Service Enterprise staff Starting in 1984, local brothers John and Manny Carbahal decided to start their own accounting firm. Carbahal & Company has been a constant champion of the community and an advocate for all clients. “Today we are proud to be a full-service firm, providing high-quality, professional service with a personal touch,” said Manny Carbahal. Along with business partners John Carbahal, Jennifer Nitzkowski, Stephanie Carbahal-Adamo and Steven Willhoff, Manny believes, “Our strength lies in providing innovative accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses. Our committed staff work together as a team to support client needs while maintaining a depth of expertise.” Carbahal
Carbahal & Company Carbahal & Company currently has 13 CPAs on staff as well as several accountants and a bookkeeping team eager to support their clients and businesses.
1107 Kennedy Pl., Suite 5, Davis 530-758-8111 carbahal.com Best Tax Service Second — Virgil C. Smith, CPA Third — Castellucci & Associates & Company currently has 13 CPAs on staff as well as several accountants and a bookkeeping team eager to support their clients and businesses. “We are well poised to guide our clients through their varied and individual tax and financial situations,”
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added Stephanie CarbahalAdamo. Being active in the community is another cornerstone of Carbahal & Company’s character. Currently, many staff members hold seats on over 10 local boards of directors. “We enjoy what we do,”
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said Steven Willhoff. “It is important to give back to the community, which has given so much to us.” The CPA firm is a past recipient of Davis’ Excellence in Economic Development Award in 2012 and the Davis Chamber of Commerce Busi-
ness of the Year Award in 2009. Carbahal & Company is at 1107 Kennedy Place, Suite 5, in Davis. Contact the firm at 530-758-8111 or info@carbahalcpa.com. For more information, visit www.carbahal. com.
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The Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage is passionate and caring about the unique needs of each and every client that they have the opportunity to serve. From their office in downtown Davis, they skillfully partner with clients to make the process of purchasing a home or refinancing their existing home loan as smooth, timely and as stressfree as possible. “The ability to offer lowdown-payment options for first-time homebuyers, owneroccupied, second-home and investment loans, VA and FHA loans, jumbo loans and renovation loans sets our clients and their purchase or refinance needs up for success,” said Cara Mengali, branch manager and loan partner. Additionally, The Mengali Group at Guild
The House Dresser Best Antique Store BY ANITA LONG
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Special to The Enterprise The House Dresser? Where and why did it all start more than 28 years ago? — Our kitchen table! I had to dust it! The table was no longer the activity center of our home. The empty nest had entered my world. After shedding some tears and confiding in my friends, one friend heard my dismay and suggested I open an antique consignment shop. We visited other shops and I did my homework. My husband and daughter came up with the name. I found a tiny place in Woodland to sublet and The House Dresser was born. After five years I found my perfect home — the 1893 JacksonArmfield building. There were no cell phones or computers back then. I carried a pager and took Polaroid pictures.
The House Dresser 617 Main St., Woodland 530-661-9596 Best Antique Store Second — Hastings Back Porch Third — Main Street Antiques Our goal was always the same. To help our customers make their house a home, reflecting the people who live there. With color, pattern, pictures, books, hobbies, furniture styles, china, accessories that all talk to us. We can’t sell sentiment, but we can be a gentle reminder of lives past and present. The House
After more than 28 years as owner of The House Dresser — the Readers’ Choice Best Antique Store — Anita Long is retiring. ENTERPRISE FILE PHOTO
Dresser has always subscribed to the theory that a home should have a touch of whimsy, a bit of family history, a feeling of respite and comfort, and a beauty that its owners and guests see and feel. And now that my dream
came true, it is time for me to sit at the table once again and plan a new dream, add more moments to my memory bank and take Sundays off! We appreciate and thank all of our customers who through the years have shared their lives with us. We loved getting
to know and help you. We sincerely hope you will not forget the magic of life and friends. We hope you will continue to support small business, always the dream of a courageous, strong hard-working person, and the heart and soul of our community!
Pence Gallery Best Art Gallery Enterprise staff Longtime Davis residents may remember a small yellow building at Second and D streets holding exhibits that were a little unusual for the small town in the ’70s and ’80s. Its first show, the “Tooth Show,” back in 1976, included artists’ interpretations of teeth and dentistry in honor of the gallery’s namesake. The Pence is named after Dr. Joe Pence and his wife Hazel, who donated the original building and land to the city of Davis for use by the community. And there was a Tooth Fairy dressed to match the theme, portrayed by Jean Jackman as part of a performance piece. Fast-forward four decades, the Pence has grown in leaps and bounds to serve the
Pence Gallery 212 D St., Davis 530-758-3370 pencegallery.org Best Art Gallery Second — The Artery Third — John Natsoulas Center for the Arts community even better. This is the eighth year the Pence has been named Yolo County’s best art gallery. “We are honored that the public has valued us so much — we simply couldn’t exist as a nonprofit organization without their support.” Visiting the gallery on any given day, you might see a group of school children making art, a group of seniors studying watercolor
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The Pence Gallery board of directors include, back row from left: Eileen Hendren, Sue Smith and Joanne Andresen; front: Wil Uecker, Natalie Nelson and Katharine Schultz. techniques, or a teen learning how to staff the front desk.
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Visitors tend to enjoy the idea that they can see great art
right in their own backyard, and admission is free.
Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board Best Bicycle Shop Enterprise staff
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Ken Bradford and Sheldon Blissett. Ken’s Bike-SkiBoard is completing a merger with Blisworks Bikes, which strengthens its service with two owners, more experienced mechanics and more mountain bike brands.
650 G St., Davis 530-758-3223 kensbikeski.com Best Bicycle Shop Second — Freewheeler Bicycle Center Third — B&L Bike Shop vacation, matching IRA contributions and more.” Ken’s sells and services (almost) anything with pedals and wheels — unicycles, tandems, mountain bikes, road bikes, commuters, e-bikes, scooters and more. And they take care of your winter sports needs, too — from snowshoes to racing skis, boot fitting to base repair, they’re a fullservice snow sport shop.
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Ken’s has been the Best Bike Shop in The Davis Enterprise Best of Yolo Readers Choice survey from 2007 to 2020. Named one of “America’s Best Bike Shops” in 2015, 2017 and 2019. The shop is completing a
merger with Blisworks Bikes, which strengthens its service with two owners, more experienced mechanics, an expanded service area and more mountain bike brands. “Thanks for voting us the Best Bike Shop once again!”
Bradford said. “We appreciate your support, and expect to be even busier in 2020 as we’re now completing our merger with Blisworks Bikes, another top-rated shop formerly located in the Oak Tree Plaza shopping center.”
Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store Best Consignment/Thrift Store Enterprise staff The Yolo County SPCA Thrift store started in a small store on Third Street. It has expanded into two stores — the main store, and a furniture store two doors down. It is also now able to sell on many online sites and work with outside apps such as Nytch. The purpose of the Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store is to increase awareness and raise money to help fund animalrescue programs and services. A large portion of funding to care for fostered animals is supplied by profits made at the Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store. The store carries many brand name items and have a specific rack just for UC Davis swag. They also receive donations that have the original tags. It is able to offer online
Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store 920 Third St., Davis 530-758-0544 Yolospca.org Best Consignment / Thrift Store Second — All Things Right and Relevant Third — Goodwill Industries shopping so people from different areas — even different states — can shop and support the Yolo County SPCA. It works with Nytch so customers can search items on the app. The store won Best Consignment/Thrift Store in 2015, too. The SPCA Thrift Store and
The award-winning Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store staff include, from left, Manager Darci Soiu, Assistant Manager Lexy Rivera, Destiny Haas and Emma McNussen. ROSEMARY HEMENWAY/ ENTERPRISE PHOTO
SPCA work closely together. The store raises the money needed to support the SPCA but staff there is unable to
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answer questions regarding animals and will refer you to the website yolospca.org. “Thanks for voting us the
best Thrift/Consignment store in Yolo County,” manager Darci Soiu said. “We appreciate all your support!”
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“We’re serious about your fun!” say the friendly experts at Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board, and Davis Enterprise readers have once again voted them the Best Bicycle Shop. The business started in 1988 with staff, equipment and clients from two older Davis businesses: Ski Racquet (since 1974) and Bike Surgeons (since 1980). It continues to grow, with major expansions in 1997-8 and 2004-5. The name was updated from “Ken’s Bike and Ski” to “Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board” in 2011-12. “Many staffers have been here 10 years or more,” says Ken Bradford, who owns the business with Sheldon Blissett, “there are only a few university students on staff — we have ‘real jobs’ with real benefits like health insurance, paid
The Avid Reader, Avid Reader Active
Best Bookstore, Best Independent Retailer, Best Place to Buy a Gift, Best Independent Store for Kids
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Enterprise staff For the past 33 years, The Avid Reader independent bookstore has served the Davis campus and community. From the time of the bookstore’s opening in January of 1987, the goal of original owner Alzada Knickerbocker has been to have it be the best in book selection and service, while reflecting and representing the interests of Davis residents as shown in their history of requests and purchasing. As well, The Avid Reader has supported the community through donations to and ticket sales for local fundraisers. It has also been the sole retail outlet for downtown gift certificate sales, the place for monthly book club meetings, and the setting for campus gatherings. The store began when Knickerbocker purchased an existing store in the downtown, Orpheus, and developed it into a general independent bookstore, locally based. It moved into its current location in the early nineties. Today the bookstore’s offerings also incorporate other popular gift items, among them T-shirts, socks, tea towels, soaps and mugs. Its history has included four additional storefronts, the most recent, a toy, game and card shop — Avid Reader Active — in the same downtown block as the bookstore. The other three — a children’s store in downtown Davis and two full service bookstores in Sacramento — have since closed. A fifth storefront — Avid Reader on Broadway — remains open and is owned separately by Knickerbocker’s former business partner, Stan Forbes. Since its doors opened, The Avid Reader — in combination with Avid Reader Active — has processed more than two million transactions at its registers, provided books for more than 3,000 in-store and off-site book events, and employed hundreds of
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The Avid Reader
Alzada Knickerbocker handed the reins to The Avid Reader and Avid Reader Active to Erin and Brett Arnold.
617 Second St., Davis 530-758-4040 avidreaderbooks.com Best Bookstore Second — Logos Books Third — UC Davis Bookstore Best Independent Retailer Second — Newsbeat Third — Crème de la Crème Best Place to Buy a Gift Second — Crème de la Crème Third — The Artery
Avid Reader Active 605 Second St., Davis 530-759-1599 Best Independent Store for Kids Second — The Avid Reader Third — Bubble Belly students. In its space, at any one time, The Avid Reader bookstore has offered more than 20,000 titles, plus ongoing access to and ordering
expertise for in-print and outof-print titles. Over the years, The Avid Reader has won top awards from The Davis Enterprise’ annual Best of Yolo County competition. This year is no exception as it garnered the awards for Best Bookstore, Best Independent Retailer, Best Place to Buy a Gift, and
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Best Independent Store for Kids. This February, the bookstore and toy store began a new era under the ownership of Davis couple, Erin and Brett Arnold. With the store’s long term staff, representing nearly a century of book knowledge and experience, the Arnolds and their family
bring commitment to the store’s history along with their special creativity, ideas, skills and enthusiasm. The Davis Avid Reader and Avid Reader Active together have enjoyed decades of presence in Davis, serving the town’s retail and community needs.
F Street Dispensary Best Dispensary Enterprise staff
Readers’ Choice 2020 The BEST of Yolo County
F Street Dispensary 420 F St., Davis 530-746-5122 420fstreet.com Best Dispensary Second — Kana Company Third — Davis Cannabis Collective
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F Street Dispensary in downtown Davis has been voted best dispensary in Yolo County. welcoming retail setting,” the business says. Meanwhile, by educating the public “on the widereaching benefits of cannabis
cannabinoids such as CBD and CBN, F Street Dispensary is helping the community better understand the medicinal benefits of the
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cannabis plant.” The business has hundreds of products to choose from, including a large variety of non-psychoactive CBD
creams and snacks that can alleviate pain and discomfort for customers with arthritis or muscle aches, as well as products that help people fall asleep and stay asleep. “We have products to fit every lifestyle.” Not to mention F Street Dispensary is conveniently located in downtown Davis with on-site parking available.
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Less than two years after opening its doors, F Street Dispensary in downtown Davis has been voted best dispensary in Yolo County. The owners — longtime Davis residents — say “it’s an honor and privilege every day to serve such an incredible community.” Since opening at 420 F St. in October 2018, the dispensary has been providing customers with high-quality, lab-tested cannabis products at competitive prices, the owners say, and has become a local favorite thanks to its welcoming staff, customerfriendly deals and diverse product line. “(T)his modern dispensary is working hard to break the mold for cannabis storefronts through top-notch customer service in an inviting,
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Wirth Furniture & Interiors Best Independent Furniture Store
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Enterprise staff Located at 505 Main Street in Woodland, the Wirth family’s retail story began over a century-and-a-half ago in 1869. In 1946, Wirth Furniture & Interiors was established by Irma and Eldee Wirth. David and Kim Wirth took over the business in 1979. Twenty years later, their son Zach joined them, bringing a fifth generation into the trade. “We have continued to expand and enhance the products and services we offer, bringing quality, diversity and strong customer service to our community,” the Wirths said. “With our history and longevity, people are surprised by our current style and attention to home design trends — both classic and cutting-edge.” The Wirths pride themselves in offering complete home
Wirth Furniture & Interiors 505 Main St., Woodland 530-662-0291 wirthfurniturewoodland.com Best Independent Furniture Store Second — Design House Furniture Galleries Third — Nakamura Brothers Furniture design — including flooring, furniture, upholstery, window coverings and interior design — all at a single location. Wirth Furniture & Interiors continually updates and changes its showroom with trending products and design. “Customers are amazed to find we offer more quality and
Kim Wirth and Lori LaHaye stand in the showroom of Wirth Furniture & Interiors. ROSEMARY HEMENWAY
diverse products right here than they can find in larger nearby cities,” the Wirths said.
“Thank you for this wonderful show of support! We appreciate your patronage and
will continue to bring you the best in products and service,” they said.
Bella Luna Jewelers Best Jewelry Store Enterprise staff De Luna Jewelers, established in 1967 by Richard Luna, relocated to 207 F Street as the new entity of Bella Luna Jewelers in 2016. Under the continual mentorship of Richard and Kyoko Luna, and new owner Stephanie Choi, Bella Luna Jewelers continues to serve the community as a family-owned business with generations of experience in the gem, jewelry and timepiece trade. For the past 53 years, it has established a reputation for quality craftsmanship, trend-setting designs, and superior restoration services. “Our motto is to provide quality products and services and to inspire confidence while delivering the knowledge and skills necessary to keep clients’ jewelry safe and long lasting,” Choi said. “Bella
Bella Luna Jewelers 207 F St., Ste. A, Davis 530-746-5168 Best Jewelry Store Second — 3rd Street Jeweler Third — Lu’Ro Jewelers Luna offers fine jewelry collections, professional jewelry and timepiece restoration, custom design, consignment, appraisals, and — in long standing tradition of de Luna — Southwest pottery and Oaxacan folk art.” Choi was educated by the Gemological Institute of America in Graduate Diamonds and Colored Stones. She comes from a family of jewelers and watchmakers,
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Bella Luna staff includes (back, from left): Dee Yang, Clarise DeBorja, Michael Peters, Jacob Bertrand and Sonia Lee; (front) Albert Choi, Richard Luna, Stephanie Choi, Kyoko Luna and Sharon Choi. and has been involved in all aspects of the industry from a very young age. She served as a custom design specialist, appraiser, and educator of gemology and
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precious metals. Working alongside is a passionate, creative, and professionally trained team of jewelers utilizing traditional wax and cast techniques and designers
ready to custom tailor timeless pieces from sketch to hand fabricated heirlooms. Bella Luna actively recruits local talents as well as alumni and undergraduate students of the UC Davis Design Program with emphasis in Fashion Design. Richard Luna has been a jeweler since 1956 and worked in every aspect of the industry, from manufacturing to designing. He was a past president, secretary and treasurer of the American Society of Appraisers, founding board member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, and president of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. As an appraiser, collector and lecturer for service clubs, public schools and universities, Luna has been responsible for promoting the understanding of Indian art locally and nationally.
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The Wardrobe Best Women’s Clothing Store
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Enterprise staff “The Wardrobe is a place to discover your truest self through color, style and beautiful adornments,” according to owner Heather Caswell. Davis Enterprise readers agree, naming The Wardrobe the Best Women’s Clothing Store once again. The Wardrobe is now in its fourth location since 1988. Its current location is in an intimate craftsman home that offers the feel — and personal service — of a Parisian haute couture house from a century ago. There, California style meets European chic. The Wardrobe offers style coaching that seeks to empower women to look and be their best selves. “We value shopping local and locally sourced clothing designers which is why 80 percent of our products are
The Wardrobe 117 D Street 530-400-5511 TheWardrobe.com Best Women’s Clothing Store Second — pinkadot Third — T.J. Maxx
Heather Caswell holds up one of the dresses available at her store The Wardrobe, where California style meets European chic. COURTESY PHOTO
made in North America,” said Caswell.
The Wardrobe offers a complimentary weekly email
letter that features our favorite fashions and inspires “The
Art of Becoming You” style philosophy. Past awards include Women Helping Women Award, Heart Health Champion Award, Best of Yolo — Women’s Clothing (for about 20 years) and Best of Sacramento — Women’s Clothing. “Thank you for inspiring and supporting us to style Davis for over 30 years!” Caswell says.
Sole Desire Shoes Best Women’s Shoe Store Enterprise staff Started in 1990 in Sonoma County by the parents of current owners David and Daniel Astobiza, Sole Desire now has 16 locations throughout California, including their store at 801 Second Street in downtown Davis. The store is a family business through and through. Anicia, Daniel’s wife, manages office operations, while David’s wife Michele Pellagrini works as the marketing and social media manager. “We live and breathe Sole Desire and it’s so much more than a job, it’s our family legacy and something we are very proud of,” the families said. “We always carried unique and hard to find brands that had amazing comfort features,” they said. “We have stayed true to our roots and continue to evolve with the
Sole Desire Shoes 801 Second St., Davis 530-554-2856 soledesire.com Best Women’s Shoe Store Second — Fleet Feet Sports Third — Generations Family Footwear changing demands and styles that women want and need from us.” Knowing the in-store experience remains crucial when it comes to shopping for shoes — unlike many other retail businesses that have migrated online — Sole Desire puts customer service first. “You need to get your feet measured and see what type of foot you have and then our helpful team can make
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suggestions based on what we know will work for you,” the owners said. Sole Desire even has a foot scanner machine that indicates not only shoe size but pressure points and arch type.
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“This free service is a great starting point and can make finding shoes effortless, plus you get to better understand your feet,” the owners said. “Thank you so much for supporting our family business,”
the Astobizas said. “As a second-generation women’s shoe store, we love that our parents’ legacy continues on and more importantly, we’re lucky to be a part of such an incredible community! Thank
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Best Car Wash Cable Car Wash 904 Third St., Davis 530-753-4134 Second — Planet Wash Third — Sparkles Car Wash Auto Care
A1 Smog 5100 Chiles Rd., Ste. 104, Davis 530-757-1250 a1smog.org Second — EZ Smog Third — Spee Dee Oil Change & Auto Service
Best Bar de Vere’s Irish Pub 217 E St., Davis 530-204-5533 deverespub.com Second — Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Third — Froggy’s Bar & Grill
Best Breakfast Café Bernardo 234 D St., Davis 530-750-5101 cafebernardo.com Second — Crepeville Third — Black Bear Diner
Best Brewery Sudwerk Brewing Co 2001 Second St., Davis 530-302-3222 sudwerkbrew.com Second — Three Mile Brewing Co. Third — Super Owl Brewing
Best Italian Food Paesanos 139 G St., Davis 530-758-8646 paesanos.biz/davis Second — Osteria Fasulo Third — Zia’s Delicatessen/Lamppost Pizza TIE
Best Outdoor Dining Bistro 33 226 F St., Davis 530-756-4556 bistro33davis.com Second — Osteria Fasulo Third — Tres Hermanas
Best Pizza Lamppost Pizza 1260 Lake Blvd., Ste. 113, Davis 530-758-1111 lamppostdavis.com Second — Village Pizza Third — Woodstock’s Pizza
Best Restaurant in Davis Seasons Kitchen and Bar 102 F St., Davis 530-746-5500 seasonskitchenandbar.com Second — Osteria Fasulo Third — Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Best Restaurant in Winters Buckhorn Steakhouse 2 Main St., Winters 530-795-4503 buckhornsteakhouse.com Second — Preserve Third — Putah Creek Cafe
Best Steak Second — D Street Steakhouse Third — Morgan’s on Main 67.
Best Restaurant in Woodland Morgan’s on Main 614 Main St., Woodland 530-402-1275 morgans-on-main.com Second — Kitchen428 & Mojo’s Lounge & Bar Third — Maria’s Cantina
Best Facial Spa Central 1111 Kennedy Pl., Ste. 6, Davis 530-758-7400 SpaCentralDavis.com Second — Natural Nails & Spa Third — Torzo Spa
Best Massage Second — Massage Envy Third — Kastl Muscle Therapy
Best Spa Second — Natural Nails & Spa Third — Massage Envy
Best Hair Salon J Cunningham Salon 1809 Picasso Ave., Davis 530-756-1066 jcunninghamsalon.com Second — Refinery Third — Pomegranate Salon
Best Martial Arts Inspire Martial Arts 912 Fifth St., Ste. 100, Davis 530-758-5431 inspiredojo.com Second — Rodness Martial Arts Center Third — Nova Geração Davis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Readers’xxxx Choice 2020
Best Smog Shop
Second — In-N-Out Burger Third — Tommy J’s Grill & Catering/Froggy’s Bar & Grill TIE
Best Pest Control
Best Nail Salon
Readers’ Choice 2020
ARA Spa 636 Fourth St., Ste. 36, Davis 530-758-2775 Second — Natural Nails & Spa Third — Queen Bee Nails Spa
Best Tattoo/Piercing Urban Body Tattoo & Piercing 802 Second St., Davis 530-297-1035 urban-body.com Second — Death or Glory Tattoo Third — Sacred Tiger
Best Waxing/Hair Removal European Wax Center 768 Fifth St., Davis 530-564-4088 waxcenter.com/ca-davis Second — Spa Central Third — Angels Skin & Beauty
Best Laundromat Love Laundry 1776 E. Eighth St., Davis 530-231-7044 lovelaundry.com Second — The Laundry Lounge
Best Mattress Store Matthews Mattress 2155 Bronze Star Dr., Ste. 100, Woodland 530-668-7500 matthewsmattress.com Second — Mattress Firm Third — Sleep Center
Woodland-Davis Termite & Pest Control 18 N East St., Ste. 201, Woodland 530-662-1234 thelocalguys.net Second — Clark Pest Control Third — Aspen Pest Management
Best Roofing Company Lucas Roofing 1414 Pacific Dr., Davis 530-758-6209 Second — Rabaino Roofing Third — Valley Roofing
Best Hotel Best Western Plus Palm Court Hotel 234 D St., Davis 530-753-7100 palmcourtdavis.com Second — Hyatt Place UC Davis Third — Aggie Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Best Pet Groomer Feldspar Pet Spa 1260 Lake Blvd., Ste. 118, Davis 530-753-2881 feldsparpetspa.com Second — Petco Third — Pawsitive Groomers
Best Credit Union Golden 1 Credit Union 508 Second St., Ste. 101, Davis 877-465-3361 golden1.com Second — USE Credit Union Third — Yolo Federal Credit Union
Best Dry Cleaners El Macero Cleaners 417 Mace Blvd., Davis 530-756-3316 Second — Swansons Cleaners Third — Executive Cleaners
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Best Financial Planner BCJ Financial Group 2050 Lyndell Terrace, Ste. 110, Davis 866-216-2847 bcjfinancial.com Second — Symphony Financial Planning Third — Carbahal Olsen Financial Services
Best Funeral Home Smith Funeral Home 116 D St., Davis 530-758-5500 smith-funerals.com Second — Woodland Funeral Chapel
Best Realtor Chad DeMasi (Keller Williams Realty Yolo County) 203 F St., Davis 530-400-2232 thedemasigroup.com Second — Kim Eichorn (Lyon Real Estate) Third — Johnny Brooks (RE/MAX Gold)
Best Travel Agency Davisville Travel 420 Second St., Davis 530-758-4510 goingplaces.carlisletravel.com Second — Costo
Best Athletic Shoes/Apparel Fleet Feet Sports 615 Second St., Davis 530-758-6453 fleetfeet.com Second — Big 5 Sporting Goods Third — Target
Thank you for voting us the Best of Yolo County! We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to our local community!
#1 Apartment Community #2 Property Management
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2525 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618 530.758.5800
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‘BEST CAR DEALERSHIP’ Thank you for voting our employees Best of Yolo County
21
years in a row! Robert Knowles, General Manager
It’s a little different in Davis and we love our customers. At Shottenkirk Honda we pledge to continue our commitment to providing the best vehicles at the best prices with the most knowledgeable sales and service staff. Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to continued success.
(left-to-right): Georgian Moldoveanu (Sales Manager), Zachary Garza, Eric Piearcy, Jackie Walk, Angie Deol, Robert Knowles (General Manager), Angel Kline, Dave Fortier (Parts Manager), Abdur Ali, Adrian Andradez and Neil Gaus.
530-758-8770 or 916-442-4971 4343 Chiles Road, Davis Sales Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm · Fri-Sat 9am-7pm · Sun 10am-7pm
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It’s about taking care of our community – every day of the year. Congratulations to all the winners of the Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice Awards, including: Sutter Davis Hospital Best Hospital Sutter Medical Foundation Best Doctors – Steven Smith, M.D., Family Medicine Elizabeth Pham, M.D., Family Medicine Sutter Medical Foundation Dermatology and Physical Therapy were also acknowledged by readers. It’s a thousand things, big and small. sutterhealth.org
BEST Bookstore
Best Independent Store for Kids Best Place to Buy a Gift Best Independent Retailer Thanks so very much to Davis for its support and endorsement in the Enterprise’s most recent competition awarding us first place in the four categories of Bookstore, Independent Store for Kids, Place to Buy a Gift, and Independent Retailer. Over the years, we’ve been committed to providing excellence in everything we carry, quality personal service in all our locations, and outreach to the community that makes our stores possible.
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ŽŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ tŝƚŚ • Classrooms & libraries — 20% discount • Davis Schools’ Battle of the Books • Davis Parent University • Pence Stories on Stage • International House • UCD Creative Writing Program • Shrem Museum of Art • Society of Children's Books Writers & Illustrators
• Weekly events for campus, town, first-time and seasoned authors • In-store section featuring local authors • Monthly venue for Art About Artists • Retail space for local card designers
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• Auction items and gift certificates for schools & campus & community organizations • Monetary contributions to:
• Sales tax and property tax for our city & its employees • Supporting employees & operations of local advertising outlets
• Davis Parent University • Kiwanis Flag Project • Pamela Trokanski Dance
• Downtown Davis gift card sales • Ticket sales for community fundraisers • Meeting place for Local Bookclub
L to R: Bruce, Alzada, Jina and Michael. In sum, and over all, thank you for being a part of our lives and allowing us to be a part of yours the past thirty-three years and, going forward with new owners, Davis residents Erin and Brett Arnold, for years to come. — Alzada Knickerbocker, Owner, The Avid Reader, 1987-2019
• Services with Davis businesses— accounting, legal, printing, shipping, office & fixture supplies, building maintenance
AVID READER ORIGINAL AVID READER ACTIVE
617 2nd Street • 530-758-4040 605 2nd Street • 530-759-1599
Open 7 Days A Week
AVID READER THE
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE
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